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Focusing on the evolution of civil society, the study traces its origins from the eighteenth century to contemporary applications. The author analyzes specific examples, including Canada's Victorian Order of Nurses and various community groups in South Asia. It delves into the interplay between voluntarism, government, politics, and market forces, while also exploring the motivations and priorities of modern users of the term. This critical examination offers insights into the complexities and significance of civil society in today's world.
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Civil Society in Question, Jamie Swift
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Civil Society in Question
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jamie Swift
- Publisher
- Between the Lines
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9781896357249
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of civil society, the study traces its origins from the eighteenth century to contemporary applications. The author analyzes specific examples, including Canada's Victorian Order of Nurses and various community groups in South Asia. It delves into the interplay between voluntarism, government, politics, and market forces, while also exploring the motivations and priorities of modern users of the term. This critical examination offers insights into the complexities and significance of civil society in today's world.