Civil Society Between Concepts and Empirical Grounds 1st Edition by Liv Egholm, Lars Bo Kaspersen ISBN 036734095X 978-0367340957

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ISBN 10: 036734095X
ISBN 13: 978-0367340957
Author: Liv Egholm, Lars Bo Kaspersen 

Examining the historical and social trajectories involved in the continuous development of civil society, this volume reveals the contextual nature of the process. Through empirical studies focusing primarily on Denmark and covering the period from 1849 to the present day, it analyses the manner in which civil society has been practised and transformed over time. Presenting a new theoretical framework informed by a relational and processual perspective, the book sheds new light on familiar questions pertaining to civil society, the production of its boundaries and spaces of action, and the means by which these spaces can become causal factors. A fresh intervention in the study of a concept that has been central in defining ideas of solidarity and the common good, and to which researchers and politicians look for solutions to the great challenges of our time, Civil Society: Between Concepts and Empirical Grounds will appeal to scholars of sociology, politics, history and philosophy with interests in civil society.

Civil Society Between Concepts and Empirical Grounds 1st Table of contents:

Preface

• Introduction to Civil Society: Definitions and Debates
• Purpose and Structure of the Book

Chapter 1: The Concept of Civil Society

• Defining Civil Society: A Historical Overview
• Theoretical Foundations of Civil Society
• Civil Society in Classical and Modern Political Thought
• Key Concepts and Dimensions: Citizenship, Participation, and Voluntarism

Chapter 2: Civil Society in Political Philosophy

• The Role of Civil Society in Democracy
• Civil Society and the State: Complementary or Contradictory?
• Theories of Political Freedom and Civil Society
• The Relationship Between Civil Society and the Market

Chapter 3: Civil Society and Social Movements

• Social Movements as Expressions of Civil Society
• Activism, Protest, and Collective Action
• The Role of NGOs and Advocacy Groups in Shaping Public Opinion
• The Impact of Digital and Social Media on Social Movements

Chapter 4: Civil Society and Political Regimes

• Civil Society Under Democracy: Strengths and Challenges
• Civil Society in Authoritarian and Totalitarian Regimes
• The Erosion of Civil Society: Political Repression and Decline
• Comparative Perspectives on Civil Society Across Different Political Systems

Chapter 5: Empirical Approaches to Studying Civil Society

• Methods of Studying Civil Society: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
• Case Studies of Civil Society in Different Regions
• Measuring Civic Engagement and Participation
• The Role of Voluntary Associations and Informal Networks

Chapter 6: The Role of Civil Society in Development

• Civil Society in Post-Conflict Societies
• The Role of Civil Society in Humanitarian Aid and International Development
• NGOs and the Politics of Aid
• Civil Society and Social Capital in Developing Countries

Chapter 7: Globalization and Civil Society

• Civil Society in the Global Context: Opportunities and Constraints
• Transnational Advocacy Networks and Global Civil Society
• The Influence of International Organizations on Domestic Civil Society
• Globalization and the Shaping of New Civil Society Forms

Chapter 8: Civil Society and the Media

• The Media as an Actor in Civil Society
• Civil Society, Information, and Public Discourse
• The Role of Journalism in Promoting Civic Engagement
• Social Media and the Transformation of Civil Society

Chapter 9: The Future of Civil Society

• Civil Society in the 21st Century: New Challenges and Opportunities
• The Impact of Technology and Automation on Civic Engagement
• Civil Society and the Rise of Populism and Nationalism
• Strengthening Civil Society in the Face of Global Challenges

Conclusion

• Revisiting the Concept: Where Do We Go From Here?
• Civil Society, Democracy, and Global Citizenship
• Final Reflections on the Role of Civil Society in Contemporary Society

Appendices

• Glossary of Key Terms
• Index
• References and Further Reading

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