Beyond Prince and Merchant:
Citizen Participation and the Rise of Civil Society
Edited by John Burbidge

No longer are people willing to leave it to governments and business to lead. Citizens are seizing the initiative and reclaiming their rightful place as the catalysts of social change. This book gives a human face to this global phenomenon. Beginning with a description of the origins and evolution of the concept of civil society, the book explores the "global mosaic" of civil society today, as well as its new frontiers - the role of women and youth, local community, micro enterprises, participatory methods, indicators of a healthy society. This book describes the challenges confronting civil society and provides inspiring examples of how these challenges are being met. 

314 pages