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State and Civil Society in Northern Europe: The Swedish Model Reconsidered
Lars Tragardh (Ed.)
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Description for State and Civil Society in Northern Europe: The Swedish Model Reconsidered
Paperback. Studies show that in a comparative context Sweden scores very highly when it comes to the strength and vitality of its civil society, as well as social capital, as measured in terms of trust, lack of corruption, and membership of voluntary associations. This book offers insights into the dynamics of state and civil society relations. Editor(s): Tragardh, Lars. Series: European Civil Society. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JPF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
This book will surely be of interest not only to students in the field of comparative politics and comparative welfare regimes, but mor broadly to analysts of the complex relationship between civil society and the state. * American Journal of Sociology The book also provides a good overview of the historical influences that have shaped the current Swedish civil society, and offers insight into future challenges and opportunities. Rich in theoretical references, it is an essential resource in comparative studies of civil societies. * Voluntas Lars Tragardh's fascinating account of the Swedish model is ... Read more
This book will surely be of interest not only to students in the field of comparative politics and comparative welfare regimes, but mor broadly to analysts of the complex relationship between civil society and the state. * American Journal of Sociology The book also provides a good overview of the historical influences that have shaped the current Swedish civil society, and offers insight into future challenges and opportunities. Rich in theoretical references, it is an essential resource in comparative studies of civil societies. * Voluntas Lars Tragardh's fascinating account of the Swedish model is ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
European Civil Society
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845452322
SKU
V9781845452322
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Ref
99-15
About Lars Tragardh (Ed.)
Lars Tragardh received his Ph D in history from UC Berkeley and currently co-directs a research project concerning trust and state/civil society relations in Sweden at the Skondal Institute of Ersta Skondal University College in Stockholm. His most recent publications include (with co-editor Nina Witoszek) Culture and Crisis: The Case of Germany and Sweden (Berghahn Books, 2002), After National Democracy: ... Read more
Reviews for State and Civil Society in Northern Europe: The Swedish Model Reconsidered
This book will surely be of interest not only to students in the field of comparative politics and comparative welfare regimes, but mor broadly to analysts of the complex relationship between civil society and the state. - American Journal of Sociology The book also provides a good overview of the historical influences ... Read more