A review of the consequences for political science of Anthony Downs's seminal work.

Drawing on data generated by the EU’s Interests and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) project, this volume examines the issue of young people’s participation in

Shows that current elitist theories are based on an inadequate understanding of the early writings of democratic theory and that much sociological evidence has

Offers an explanation for political activism and general political participation

This book examines a wide range of country experiences, offers examples of good practice, highlights innovative approaches and identifies promising tools (inclu