{"product_id":"civil-society-9780745679365","title":"Civil Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eCivil Society has become a standard work of reference for those who seek to understand the role of voluntary citizen action. Recent global unrest has shown the importance of social movements and street protests in world politics. However  as this lucid book shows  the power that people have to shape their societies is usually channeled through day-to-day participation in voluntary associations and communities: expressions of \u0026amp;;normal\u0026amp;; civic life beyond the headlines. This is the underlying story of civil society. This new edition explores issues that have developed rapidly in recent years  including the overlaps between civil society and the market in the form of social enterprises and \u0026amp;;venture philanthropy \u0026amp;; and the increasing role of social media and information and communication technologies in civic interaction. Different varieties of civil society in the Middle East  Africa and elsewhere are investigated in more detail  and case studies  data  and references have been updated throughout. Colleges  foundations and NGOs  policy-makers  journalists and commissions of inquiry  all have used Edwards\u0026amp;;s book to understand and strengthen the vital role that civil society can play in deepening democracy  re-building community  and addressing inequality and injustice. This new edition will be required reading for anyone who is interested in creating a better world through voluntary citizen action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646940897333,"sku":"ByrdShop_0745679366","price":74.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780745679365.jpg?v=1781682537","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/civil-society-9780745679365","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}