Civil Society Elites Exploring the Composition, Reproduction, Integration, and Contestation of Civil Society Actors at the Top

This open access book introduces a groundbreaking concept - civil society elites - and serves as an essential resource for scholars, researchers and students interested in the complexities of power and influence within contemporary civil societies. Through a series of unique empirical studies, the a...

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Main Authors Johansson, Håkan, Meeuwisse, Anna
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Elite integration
Elite reproduction
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elites
populism
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Social issues & processes
social movements
Social Sciences
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Abstract This open access book introduces a groundbreaking concept - civil society elites - and serves as an essential resource for scholars, researchers and students interested in the complexities of power and influence within contemporary civil societies. Through a series of unique empirical studies, the authors offer a comprehensive examination of the individuals occupying the upper echelons of influential civil society organisations and movements. By delving into the factors that propel individuals into key positions and examining the connections between civil society leaders within and across sectors, the book offers insight into the mechanisms that shape access to powerful positions in civil societies. As a reflection of current debates on elites and populism, the book furthermore explores the expression and conceptualisation of counter-elite positions and criticism of civil society elites. With its original approach, the book serves as a catalyst for further research into inequalities, power structures and elites within civil societies.
AbstractList This open access book introduces a groundbreaking concept - civil society elites - and serves as an essential resource for scholars, researchers and students interested in the complexities of power and influence within contemporary civil societies. Through a series of unique empirical studies, the authors offer a comprehensive examination of the individuals occupying the upper echelons of influential civil society organisations and movements. By delving into the factors that propel individuals into key positions and examining the connections between civil society leaders within and across sectors, the book offers insight into the mechanisms that shape access to powerful positions in civil societies. As a reflection of current debates on elites and populism, the book furthermore explores the expression and conceptualisation of counter-elite positions and criticism of civil society elites. With its original approach, the book serves as a catalyst for further research into inequalities, power structures and elites within civil societies.Back to top
This open access book introduces a groundbreaking concept - civil society elites - and serves as an essential resource for scholars, researchers and students interested in the complexities of power and influence within contemporary civil societies. Through a series of unique empirical studies, the authors offer a comprehensive examination of the individuals occupying the upper echelons of influential civil society organisations and movements. By delving into the factors that propel individuals into key positions and examining the connections between civil society leaders within and across sectors, the book offers insight into the mechanisms that shape access to powerful positions in civil societies. As a reflection of current debates on elites and populism, the book furthermore explores the expression and conceptualisation of counter-elite positions and criticism of civil society elites. With its original approach, the book serves as a catalyst for further research into inequalities, power structures and elites within civil societies.
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civil society
Civil society elites
Civil society theory
Elite contestation
Elite integration
Elite reproduction
Elite theory
elites
populism
Samhällsvetenskap
Social issues & processes
social movements
Social Sciences
Social services & welfare, criminology
Social welfare & social services
Social Work
Socialt arbete
Society & culture: general
Society & social sciences
Sociologi
Sociology
Sociology & anthropology
Subtitle Exploring the Composition, Reproduction, Integration, and Contestation of Civil Society Actors at the Top
TableOfContents The European Parliament as a Strategic Action Field for Animal Welfare CSOs -- Who Is Involved? Public Hearings of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development -- Who Is Involved? The Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals -- Organisational Capacities of Incumbents and Challengers -- Conclusion -- References -- 14: Michels, Mills and Civil Society Elites: Concluding Reflections and Avenues for Future Research -- Introduction -- Oligarchs, Power Elites, and Civil Society -- Civil Society Elites, Members, and the Masses -- Civil Society Elites and the Power Elite -- Civil Society Elites and Counter-Elites -- Civil Society Elites Across Regime Differences -- Towards a New Research Agenda -- References -- Appendix: The Civil Society Elite Survey Study -- Introduction -- Mapping Resource-Rich Civil Society Organisations -- Identifying Civil Society Leaders -- Surveying Civil Society Elites -- Index
Data Collection -- Distribution of Prizes across Countries -- Who Consecrates Civil Society Elites -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 6: Elite Integration Through Volunteerism: The Case of a New York City Parent-Teacher Association -- Introduction -- Methods -- Background -- The Growing Power of the PTA -- Bricks: A Segregated School with an Integrated PTA -- The Rise of the Bricks PTA -- Elite Integration through the PTA -- The Symbolic Value of the PTA -- Opportunity Hoarding -- Elite People Become Elite Volunteers -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- 7: Reproduction of Elites in Hong Kong through the Hong Kong Jockey Club -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Theoretical Framework -- The Hong Kong Jockey Club: Sports, Gambling, and Charity -- Elite Formation in Colonial Hong Kong -- The Entangled Network of the Top Elite Members -- The World's Largest Provider of Charity Funding -- The Changing Role of the HKJC for the Elite -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Civil Society Elite Integration -- 8: Civil Society Boundary Crossing and Elite Integration -- Introduction -- Theoretical Points of Departure -- Methods and Data -- Analysis -- Networks and Elite Integration -- Imposing Values in a New Setting -- Escaping Old Values and Embracing New Ones -- Navigating Value Differences when Seeking Issue-Specific Influence -- Conclusion -- References -- 9: The Interstitial Elites of the Italian Foundations of Banking Origin -- Introduction -- Fobs as Interstitial Organisations -- The Notion of Interstitiality -- The Emergence of an Interstitial Elite (and Ethos) Via Civil Society -- CSP Elites Between Civil Society and Other Fields: Interstitial, Political, and 'Solid' -- A TwoFold Integration in the Blurring of Boundaries Between Fields -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- Key to Career Fields -- References
10: Networks of Interlocking Leaders: Exploring the Links and Identifying the Elites in four European countries -- Introduction -- Data and Method -- Country Cases and Sampling Elite Organisations -- Mapping Boards and Interlocks -- Analytical Strategy -- Results and Analysis -- Italy -- Poland -- Sweden and the UK -- Conclusions -- References -- Part IV: Contestation of Civil Society Elites -- 11: Contestation of Civil Society Elites: Targets, Sources, and Depths in Four National Contexts -- Introduction -- Current Macro-Level Trends Affecting Civil Society -- Shrinking Space for Civil Society -- Marketisation, Professionalisation, and New Roles for Civil Society -- Four Civil Society Contexts -- Analytical Framework: Three Dimensions of Civil Society Contestation -- Method and Data -- Challenges Aimed at Civil Society Elites in Their Capacity as Leaders -- Mainly Internal Opponents and Contestations at a Minor Level -- Challenges Aimed at the Organisations that the Elites Represent -- A Mix of Opponents and Contestations at Both Minor and Major Levels -- Conclusion -- References -- 12: The State as a Challenger to Civil Society Elites: The Case of Poland -- Introduction -- Data and Methods -- The Shifting Relations between the State and Civil Society in Poland -- Closing the Existing Cooperation and Communication Channels between the State and Civil Society -- Closing Space for Social Consultations -- Centralisation of Power over Civil Society Organisations -- Conclusions -- References -- 13: Who Gets a Seat at the Table? Civil Society Incumbents and Challengers in the European Parliament's Consultations -- Introduction -- Public Hearings in the European Parliament -- Intergroups in the European Parliament -- The Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals -- The Eurogroup for Animals
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1: Civil Society Elites: An Introduction -- Introduction -- Civil Society in Transformation -- Aim and Purpose -- Key Contributions -- Themes of Investigation -- Civil Society Elite Composition -- Civil Society Elite Reproduction -- Civil Society Elite Integration -- Contestation of Civil Society Elites -- References -- Part I: Civil Society Elite Composition -- 2: The Danish Civil Society Elite 1910-2020: Continuity, Reproduction and Integration -- Introduction -- Literature on Civil Society and Elites -- Historical Danish Civil Society -- Operationalisation and Method -- A Civil Society Elite Prosopography -- The Causes of Civil Society Elites -- The Composition and Reproduction of Civil Society Elites -- The Integration of Civil Society Elites -- Conclusion -- References -- 3: Mirroring the Masses? A Cross-National Comparison of Civil Society Elite Composition -- Introduction -- Method -- Different Civil Society Contexts -- Civil Society Regimes -- Conditions of Engagement of Civil Society Elites -- Socio-Demographic Background of Civil Society Elites -- Attitudes of Civil Society Elites -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- 4: Organisational, Reputational, and Visible Leaders: A Comparison of Three Approaches to Civil Society Elite Identification -- Introduction -- Methods of Elite Identification -- The Positional Method -- The Reputational Method -- The Visibility Method -- Three Types of Elites -- The Organisational Elite -- The Reputational Elite -- The Visible Elite -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Civil Society Elite Reproduction -- 5: Consecrating Civil Society Elites in Europe: Examining Civil Society Prizes -- Introduction -- Theorising Prizes and Awards -- Data and Methodology -- Selection of Countries
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