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Investigating Social Capital and Political Action in the Middle East
- Date Issued:
- 2011
- Abstract/Description:
- This study addresses the relationship between social capital and political action in the Middle East. The research uncovers indicators of how social capital correlates with democratic action. Using data from the 2005 World Values Survey, the examination centers on indicators of trust and membership in civic organizations and how they relate to political action in the region. The paper concludes with discussion of how trust-building and reciprocity can be interpreted within the political context of the Middle East, and how the relevance of social capital will be an unavoidable consideration in the transition away from autocracy in the region, especially when considering recent events.
Title: | Investigating Social Capital and Political Action in the Middle East. |
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Name(s): |
Abdel-Wahab, Amr, Author Morales, Waltraud, Committee Chair Fine, Terri, Committee Member Houghton, David, Committee Member , Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Date Issued: | 2011 | |
Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
Language(s): | English | |
Abstract/Description: | This study addresses the relationship between social capital and political action in the Middle East. The research uncovers indicators of how social capital correlates with democratic action. Using data from the 2005 World Values Survey, the examination centers on indicators of trust and membership in civic organizations and how they relate to political action in the region. The paper concludes with discussion of how trust-building and reciprocity can be interpreted within the political context of the Middle East, and how the relevance of social capital will be an unavoidable consideration in the transition away from autocracy in the region, especially when considering recent events. | |
Identifier: | CFE0004083 (IID), ucf:49137 (fedora) | |
Note(s): |
2011-12-01 M.A. Sciences, Political Science Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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Subject(s): | Middle East -- Social Capital -- Political Action -- Arab Spring -- Islam -- Democratization -- Politics -- Trust -- Civic Engagement | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004083 | |
Restrictions on Access: | public 2011-12-15 | |
Host Institution: | UCF |