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The uneven geography of global civil society: National and global influences on transnational association

Smith, J and Wiest, D (2005) The uneven geography of global civil society: National and global influences on transnational association. Social Forces, 84 (2). 621 - 652. ISSN 0037-7732

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Abstract

Recent decades have seen an explosion of transnational networking and activism, but participation varies widely around the globe. Using negative binomial regression, we explore how national and global political and economic factors shape this "uneven geography" of participation in transnational social movement organizations (TSMOs). Contrary to assumptions in popular discourse, we find a continued importance of the state and limited importance of global economic integration in determining participation in transnational associations. But while ties to the global economy do not significantly impact participation, a country's links to global institutions enhance opportunities for transnational activism. Rich countries citizens are more active transnationally, but low-income countries with strong ties to the global polity are also more tied to global activist networks. This suggests that TSMOs do not simply reproduce world-system stratification, but - aided by a supportive institutional environment - they help sow the seeds for its transformation. © The University of North Carolina Press.

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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Smith, Jjgsmith@pitt.eduJGSMITH0000-0002-4808-0391
Wiest, D
Date: 1 December 2005
Date Type: Publication
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Journal or Publication Title: Social Forces
Volume: 84
Number: 2
Page Range: 621 - 652
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1353/sof.2006.0036
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Sociology
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 0037-7732
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Date Deposited: 21 Feb 2014 22:18
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2019 16:55
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/20588

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