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civil society

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About

Civil society is a concept and research field analyzing the aggregate of non-governmental organizations, institutions, and informal associations that operate autonomously from the state and market. It investigates the dynamics of voluntary citizen action aimed at pursuing shared goals, advocating for rights, enhancing public accountability, and influencing governance, thereby highlighting the crucial role of organized collective life in mediating between citizens and the public/economic spheres.

Top Authors

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JC

Yale University

HK

Johns Hopkins University

JH

London School of Economics and Political Science

LM

Johns Hopkins University

ST

George Mason University

Top Institutions

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University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, United States

University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands