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Global Civil Society: An Answer to War
Kaldor
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Description for Global Civil Society: An Answer to War
Hardback. The terms a globala and a civil societya have both become part of the contemporary political lexicon. In this important new book, Mary Kaldor argues that this is no coincidence and that the reinvention of civil society has to be understood in the context of globalization. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 472.
The terms 'global' and 'civil society' have both become part of the contemporary political lexicon. In this important new book, Mary Kaldor argues that this is no coincidence and that the reinvention of civil society has to be understood in the context of globalization. The concept of civil society is no longer confined to the borders of the territorial state. Whether one considers dissidents in repressive regimes, landless labourers in Central America, campaigners against land mines or global debt, or even religious fundamentalists, it is now possible for them to link up with other like-minded groups in different parts of ... Read more
The terms 'global' and 'civil society' have both become part of the contemporary political lexicon. In this important new book, Mary Kaldor argues that this is no coincidence and that the reinvention of civil society has to be understood in the context of globalization. The concept of civil society is no longer confined to the borders of the territorial state. Whether one considers dissidents in repressive regimes, landless labourers in Central America, campaigners against land mines or global debt, or even religious fundamentalists, it is now possible for them to link up with other like-minded groups in different parts of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745627571
SKU
V9780745627571
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99-1
About Kaldor
Mary Kaldor is School Professor and Director of the Global Civil Society programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Reviews for Global Civil Society: An Answer to War
"Highly recommended." Choice "A powerfully persuasive book ... a must-read for students of politics, practitioners, activists, journalists, and anyone engaged in public activism." Perspectives on Political Science "In Global Civil Society, [Kaldor] is particularly concerned with the importance of nonstate actors in international relations, working within ... Read more