This book explores how and why civic spaces are used by different communities in Asia and what role urban governance and public participation play in the suppor

Globalization, the City and Civil Society in Pacific Asia presents a detailed examination of the underlying issues of urban life in the Far East. Leading author

A systematic investigation of the connection between civil society and political change in Asia - change toward open, participatory, and accountable politics. I

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Over the past few decades, rapid urbanisation has threatened to erode public space, especially in emerging economies. Market forces that prioritise profit gener