Global Civil Society 2007/8: Communicative Power and Democracy (Global Civil Society - Year Books) [Paperback]

Martin Albrow (Editor), Helmut K. Anheier (Editor), Marlies Glasius (Editor), Monroe E Price (Editor), Mary Kaldor (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1412948010 | ISBN-13: 978-1412948012 | Publication Date: December 7, 2007

The annual Global Civil Society Yearbooks provide an indispensable guide to global civil society or civic participation and action around the world. The 2007/8 Yearbook focuses on the potentially powerful relationship between communication and democracy promotion. The Global Civil Society Yearbook remains the standard work on all aspects of contemporary global civil society for activists, practitioners, students and academics alike.

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About the Author

Helmut K. Anheier (PhD, Yale) is Dean and Professor of Sociology at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin. He holds a chair of Sociology at Heidelberg University and serves as Academic Director of the Center for Social Investment. From 2001 to 2009, he was Professor of Public Policy and Social Welfare at UCLA's School of Public Affairs and Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics. Professor Anheier founded and directed the Centre for Civil Society at LSE and the Center for Civil Society at UCLA. Before embarking on an academic career, he served as social affairs officer to the United Nations. He is currently researching the nexus between globalisation, civil society, and culture and is interested in policy analysis and methodological questions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (December 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412948010
• ISBN-13: 978-1412948012
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #983,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)