ISBN:
9780387939964
,
9780387939971
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XXVI, 1686p. eReference. In 3 volumes, not available separately, digital)
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Buchausg. u.d.T. International encyclopedia of civil society
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. International encyclopedia of civil society
Keywords:
Social sciences
;
Economics
;
Social Sciences
;
Economic policy
;
Business
;
Political science
;
Management science.
;
Public health.
;
Sociology.
;
Economic policy
;
Economics
;
Social sciences
;
Public health
;
Civil society
;
Wörterbuch
;
Zivilgesellschaft
;
Bürgerliche Gesellschaft
;
Internationaler Vergleich
;
Zivilgesellschaft
Abstract:
Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Encyclopedia Entries -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Index
Abstract:
Renewed and growing interest in the topic of civil society has generated a wealth of new information and knowledge on the subject, but until now, there was no comprehensive reference work to organize and consolidate this knowledge. The International Encyclopedia of Civil Society will fill this gap, creating a framework for cross-disciplinary communication by providing succinct summaries of concepts and theories, definitions of terms, biographical entries, and organizational profiles. It will also serve as a guide to sources of information, and an overview of the contours of civil society, social capital, philanthropy and nonprofits in different parts of the world, and across cultures and historical periods. The key purpose of the encyclopedia is to provide a common set of understandings and a terminological and analytical starting point for the future development in the growing field of civil society studies worldwide. At the international level, the encyclopedia will represent the most systematic intellectual stocktaking of a growing and rapidly developing field. The International Encyclopedia of Civil Society will have considerable appeal to researchers in nonprofit and civil society studies, political science, economics, management studies, social enterprise as well as development studies programs
Description / Table of Contents:
""Preface""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""About the Editors-in-Chief""; ""About the Managing Editor""; ""International Advisory Committee""; ""List of Contributors""; ""A""; ""AARP""; ""Address of Organization""; ""Introduction""; ""Brief History""; ""Mission/Objectives/Focus Areas""; ""Activities""; ""Structure and Governance""; ""Funding""; ""Major Accomplishments/Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""Abbe, Ernst""; ""Basic Biographical Information""; ""Major Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""Abed, Fazle""
Description / Table of Contents:
""Basic Biographical Information""""Major Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""Accountability""; ""Introduction""; ""Definition""; ""Key Issues""; ""Accountability to Whom ""; ""Accountability for What ""; ""Accountability in Different Types of CSOs""; ""Future Directions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""AccountAbility""; ""Address of Organization""; ""Introduction""; ""Brief History""; ""Mission/Objectives""; ""Activities""; ""Structure and Governance""; ""Funding""; ""Major Accomplishments""; ""Cross-References""
Description / Table of Contents:
""References/Further Readings""""ActionAid""; ""Address of Organization""; ""Introduction""; ""Brief History""; ""Mission""; ""Activities""; ""Structure and Governance""; ""Funding""; ""Accomplishments""; ""Cross-References""; ""Addams, Jane""; ""Basic Biographical Information""; ""Major Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""ADDES""; ""Address of Organization""; ""Introduction""; ""Brief History""; ""Mission, Objectives, Activities""; ""Structure, Governance and Funding""; ""Major Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""Adenauer, Konrad""; ""Advocacy""
Description / Table of Contents:
""Introduction""""Definition""; ""Historical Background""; ""Key Issues""; ""Advocacy and the Evolution of Cause-Based CSOs""; ""The Rise of Advocacy Groups and the Decline of Political Parties""; ""Advocacy Tactics""; ""Organizational Forms of Civil Society Advocacy""; ""International Perspectives""; ""Future Perspectives""; ""Backlash Against Civil Society Advocacy""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""AFM""; ""Aga Khan Foundation""; ""Address of Organization""; ""Introduction""; ""Brief History""; ""Mission/Objectives""; ""Focus Areas""; ""Activities""
Description / Table of Contents:
""Structure and Governance""""Funding Sources""; ""Major Accomplishments/Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""Aga Khan, Prince Karim""; ""Basic Biographical Information""; ""Major Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""AKF""; ""Alegriacutea, Rafael""; ""Basic Biographical Information""; ""Major Accomplishments/Contributions""; ""Cross-References""; ""References/Further Readings""; ""Alliance for Justice""; ""Address of Organization""; ""Introduction""; ""Brief History""; ""Mission""; ""Activities""
Description / Table of Contents:
""Structure and Governance""
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1007/978-0-387-93996-4
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