Civil Society in Modern Democracies

Definition, Impact on Democracy and Critical Assessment

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Foreign Legal Systems
Cover of the book Civil Society in Modern Democracies by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares ISBN: 9783640278596
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: March 2, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
ISBN: 9783640278596
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: March 2, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Politics - Political Systems - General and Comparisons, grade: 9 out of 10 points, University of Amsterdam (The Hague University, School for European Studies), course: Contemporary Political Issues, 12 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The concept of civil society is a controversial and recently often discussed topic in the social sciences. Especially since the end of the socialist regimes in Eastern Europe, in which civil society organizations played an important role, it has been considered as a possible solution for many problems of modern societies and was in the focus of public discussion. This essay tries to find a definition for civil society in its first part and continues by talking about the proclaimed role of it in modern democracies. Several theoretical approaches will be outlined. The already mentioned positive influences will be discussed as well as critically assessed. Afterwards the essay ends with a final conclusion.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Politics - Political Systems - General and Comparisons, grade: 9 out of 10 points, University of Amsterdam (The Hague University, School for European Studies), course: Contemporary Political Issues, 12 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The concept of civil society is a controversial and recently often discussed topic in the social sciences. Especially since the end of the socialist regimes in Eastern Europe, in which civil society organizations played an important role, it has been considered as a possible solution for many problems of modern societies and was in the focus of public discussion. This essay tries to find a definition for civil society in its first part and continues by talking about the proclaimed role of it in modern democracies. Several theoretical approaches will be outlined. The already mentioned positive influences will be discussed as well as critically assessed. Afterwards the essay ends with a final conclusion.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Business Ethics Programme for the Bauernfeind Company by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Journal (21 days) of my experience at an American High School by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Implications of the Conceptual Metaphor 'Languages are Creatures' by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Operations Strategy and Management within Oxfam by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Ivory Coast: Public Integrity as the Main Quality to put an end to the 2002 Politico-military Crisis by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Project management - The project 'Nunca mais en viveiro' by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Strategic Planning and Implementation plan on the example of a digital communication agency by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book An Integral Analysis of Martin Scorsese´s 'Taxi Driver' by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Threats Posed to Modern Industrialised States by Electronic Attacks by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book The Rise and Fall of the Indigenous Business Development Center in Zimbabwe by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Deliberative Nerdocracy by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Edinburgh in Film by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book Außenpolitisches Agieren Schwedens in der Zwischenkriegszeit by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book China on the Road to Democracy? by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
Cover of the book El sistema del gran formato by Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy