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Civil Society in Modern Democracies

Name: Civil Society in Modern Democracies
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Author: Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares
ISBN: 978-3-640-28272-2

Definition, Impact on Democracy and Critical Assessment

Essay, 2009

9 Pages, Grade: 9 out of 10 points

Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares (Author)

Abstract or Introduction

The concept of civil society is a controversial and recently often discussed topic in the social sciences. Especially since the end of the socialist regimes in Eastern Europe, in which civil society organizations played an important role, it has been considered as a possible solution for many problems of modern societies and was in the focus of public discussion.
This essay tries to find a definition for civil society in its first part and continues by talking about the proclaimed role of it in modern democracies. Several theoretical approaches will be outlined. The already mentioned positive influences will be discussed as well as critically assessed. Afterwards the essay ends with a final conclusion.

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Title: Civil Society in Modern Democracies
Subtitle: Definition, Impact on Democracy and Critical Assessment
College: University of Amsterdam (The Hague University, School for European Studies)
Course: Contemporary Political Issues
Grade: 9 out of 10 points
Author: Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares (Author)
Year: 2009
Pages: 9
Catalog Number: V122483
ISBN (eBook): 9783640278596
ISBN (Book): 9783640282722
File size: 448 KB
Language: English
Notes: Zivilgesellschaft, Bürgergesellschaft
Keywords: Civil, Society, Zivilgesellschaft, Bürgergesellschaft, Putnam, Democracy, Participation, Engagement, Politics

Quote paper: Philipp Alvares de Souza Soares (Author), 2009, Civil Society in Modern Democracies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/122483

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