Civil Society and Democracy: A ReaderCarolyn M. Elliott This book seeks to make accessible a selection of the best pieces written on civil society and brings together theoretical and empirical material. The essays discuss the theory of civil society, civil society in South Asia in particular and ways of strengthening civil society. |
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SOCIAL CAPITAL CIVIL SOCIETY AND DEGREES | 36 |
MODES OF CIVIL SOCIETY | 43 |
THE IDEA OF CIVIL SOCIETY | 60 |
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