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Scholte, Jan Aart (1999) Global civil society: changing the world? Working Paper. Coventry: University of Warwick. Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation. Working papers (University of Warwick. Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation) (No.31/).

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Abstract

Is, as many of its enthusiastic proponents suggest, global civil society the key to future progressive politics? This paper first develops a definition of global civil society and explores the circumstances that have prompted its growth. The paper then considers the consequences of global civil society, particularly in relation to matters of sovereignty, identity, citizenship and democracy. The latter part of the paper proceeds to outline criteria for evaluating global civil society, identifying seven areas of promise and four possible dangers. The conclusion offers several suggestions that could help to maximise the benefits and minimise the pitfalls of global civil society.

Item Type: Working or Discussion Paper (Working Paper)
Subjects: J Political Science > JZ International relations
J Political Science > JC Political theory
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Civil society, Globalization -- Social aspects, Citizenship, Democracy, Political science -- Philosophy
Series Name: Working papers (University of Warwick. Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation)
Publisher: University of Warwick. Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation
Place of Publication: Coventry
Official Date: May 1999
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May 1999Published
Number: No.31/
Number of Pages: 37
Status: Not Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version: Open Access

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