Civil Society: Measurement, Evaluation, Policy

ISBN-13: 9781853839238 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 240 str.

Professor Helmut K. Anheier

Opis

Civil society - comprising the activities of non-state organizations, institutions and movements - has emerged as the major force for change in the realms of politics, public policy and society both globally and locally. This book provides a framework for the definition, measurement, analysis and interpretation of civil society.

Spis treści

Measuring Civil Society: Why and How * The Civil Society Diamond: The Basics * The Civil Society Diamond: An Unfolding System * The Civil Society Diamond: First Applications * Indicators, Data, Process * Applying the Civil Society Diamond: Case Studies * The Way Ahead * Appendix A: indicator Repertoire and Assessments * Appendix B: Examples of Specific Methodologies * Appendix C: Data Sources and Other Indicators * Notes * References * Index

O autorze

Helmut Anheier is professor at UCLA's School of Public Policy and Social Research where he directs the Centre for Civil Society, and Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics.