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Civil Society, Second Edition : The Critical History of an Idea /

A comprehensive discussion and analysis of two and a half millennia of Western political theoryIn the absence of noble public goals, admired leaders, and compelling issues, many warn of a dangerous erosion of civil society, which includes families, religious organizations, and all other NGOs. Are th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ehrenberg, John R. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : New York University Press, [2017]
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Part I. The Origins of Civil Society
  • 1. Civil Society and the Classical Heritage
  • 2. Civil Society and the Christian Commonwealth
  • 3. Civil Society and the Transition to Modernity
  • Part II. Civil Society and Modernity
  • 4. Civil Society and the Rise of "Economic Man"
  • 5. Civil Society and the State
  • 6. Civil Society and Intermediate Organizations
  • Part III. Civil Society in Contemporary Life
  • 7. Civil Society and the Crisis of Communism
  • 8. Civil Society and the United States
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author