State and Civil Society in Northern Europe
Author | : Lars Trägårdh |
Publisher | : Berghahn Books |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 1845451872 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781845451875 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Download or read book State and Civil Society in Northern Europe written by Lars Trägårdh and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In neo-liberal political and economic climate, it is suggested that a state stands in opposition to an autonomous civil society. This book offers insights into the dynamics of state and civil society relations, against trends of undermining the importance of the welfare state, and presents autonomous civic participation as the only way forward.