Local Politics
A Resource for Democracy in Western Europe : Local Autonomy, Local Integrative Capacity, and Citizens' Attitudes toward Politics
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The book explores how local institutional design influences citizens' perceptions of democracy in Western Europe. It emphasizes the role of locally developed political attitudes and their potential to enhance democratic engagement at broader system levels. Vetter investigates the specific conditions that enable these local socializations to contribute positively to democratic practices, offering insights into the interplay between local governance and citizen attitudes.
