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Civil society

By Michael Edwards

Book information

Publisher
Polity Press
Year
2004
ISBN
0745631320, 9780745631325
Open Library ID
OL9811632M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1796786 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
148\148
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

In this book which provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most important debates of our times, Michael Edwards asks whether 'civil society' is the big idea for the 21st century. Asks whether 'civil society' is the big idea for the 21st century. Provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most important debates of our times. Explores theories of associational life, the good society and the public sphere, and clarifies their implications for policy and practice. Draws inspiration and examples from history and contemporary experience, Islam and Christianity, South and North, and activists and academics.

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