Making Democracy Work: Civic Traditions in Modern ItalyWhy do some democratic governments succeed and others fail? In a book that has received attention from policymakers and civic activists in America and around the world, Robert Putnam and his collaborators offer empirical evidence for the importance of "civic community" in developing successful institutions. Their focus is on a unique experiment begun in 1970 when Italy created new governments for each of its regions. After spending two decades analyzing the efficacy of these governments in such fields as agriculture, housing, and health services, they reveal patterns of associationism, trust, and cooperation that facilitate good governance and economic prosperity. |
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User Review - Jade - GoodreadsA facinating look at Italy, when they set up their regional governments in the 1970s, and the differences between the north and south and how the institutions fared. Read full review
Contents
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Measuring Institutional Performance | 63 |
Explaining Institutional Performance | 83 |
Tracing the Roots of the Civic Community | 121 |
Social Capital and Institutional Success | 163 |
Research Methods | 187 |
Statistical Evidence on Attitude Change among Regional Councilors | 193 |