Civil Society by Michael Edwards
Civil Society has become a standard work of reference for those who seek to understand the role of voluntary citizen action. Recent global unrest has shown the importance of social movements and street protests in world politics.
"It is hard to find a book on civil society which is very optimistic and at the same time discusses the consequences of too much dependence on it to solve our problems.. I strongly recommendthe book to scholars, practitioners and policy makers interested in understanding the importance of collective actions and the diversity of conceptualizations of civil society" Community Development Journal "The idea of civil society is not getting as much attention as it did a decade ago, but Michael Edwards makes a powerful case for why it should and what it has to offer people not only in the West, but throughout the world. A must-read for any student of the subject." Leslie Lenkowsky, Indiana University "Now in its third edition, Michael Edwards book is still the best survey of the potential contributions of civil society to better societies and governments. Edwards combines optimism with a realism based in close attention to the many changing ways people combine their energies, skills, and intelligence for collective purposes. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationships between civil society, social change, and democracy." Mark E. Warren, University of British Columbia
Michael Edwards is the author of Civil Society, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745679365 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745679366 |
| Title | Civil Society |
| Author | Michael Edwards |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Polity Press |
| Year published | 2014-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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