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What is Civil Society? A Primer
[working paper]
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Maecenata Institut für Philanthropie und Zivilgesellschaft
Abstract This summary is designed to serve as an initial source of information on the topic of civil society for elected officials, political advisors, the media and other interested citizens. Designed as a working document, it builds on the standard international definition of civil society. It deliberately... view more
This summary is designed to serve as an initial source of information on the topic of civil society for elected officials, political advisors, the media and other interested citizens. Designed as a working document, it builds on the standard international definition of civil society. It deliberately omits the discourses conducted among experts and, although published in the academic series OPUSCULA, it omits intertextual references in the interest of readability. The selection of literature at the end is intended to stimulate further study of the topic. The staff of the Maecenata Institute for Philanthropy and Civil Society will be happy to provide further information.... view less
Keywords
civil society; concept; citizens' involvement; social movement; altruistic behavior; social change; political participation; humanitarian aid
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
24 p.
Series
Opuscula, 160
ISSN
1868-1840
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0