Knowledge And Civil Society

Author : Johannes Glückler,Heinz-Dieter Meyer,Laura Suarsana
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030711474

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Knowledge and Civil Society by Johannes Glückler,Heinz-Dieter Meyer,Laura Suarsana Pdf

This open access book focuses on the role of civil society in the creation, dissemination, and interpretation of knowledge in geographical contexts. It offers original, interdisciplinary and counterintuitive perspectives on civil society. The book includes reflections on civil and uncivil society, the role of civil society as a change agent, and on civil society perspectives of undone science. Conceptual approaches go beyond the tripartite division of public, private and civic sectors to propose new frameworks of civic networks and philanthropic fields, which take an inclusive view of the connectivity of civic agency across sectors. This includes relational analyses of epistemic power in civic knowledge networks as well as of regional giving and philanthropy. The original empirical case studies examine traditional forms of civic engagement, such as the German landwomen’s associations, as well as novel types of organizations, such as giving circles and time banks in their geographical context. The book also offers insider reflections on doing civil society, such as the cases of the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, epistemic activism in the United States, and the #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa.

Author : Helmut K. Anheier,Stefan Toepler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1722 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780387939964

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International Encyclopedia of Civil Society by Helmut K. Anheier,Stefan Toepler Pdf

Recently the topic of civil society has generated a wave of interest, and a wealth of new information. Until now no publication has attempted to organize and consolidate this knowledge. The International Encyclopedia of Civil Society fills this gap, establishing a common set of understandings and terminology, and an analytical starting point for future research. Global in scope and authoritative in content, the Encyclopedia offers succinct summaries of core concepts and theories; definitions of terms; biographical entries on important figures and organizational profiles. In addition, it serves as a reliable and up-to-date guide to additional sources of information. In sum, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the contours of civil society, social capital, philanthropy and nonprofits across cultures and historical periods. For researchers in nonprofit and civil society studies, political science, economics, management and social enterprise, this is the most systematic appraisal of a rapidly growing field.

Author : Thomas S. Popkewitz
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 0791444031

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Educational Knowledge by Thomas S. Popkewitz Pdf

An examination of educational reform and change throughout the world, focusing on how issues of power and governance within states affect school practice and policy-making.

Author : Biekart, Kees,Fowler, Alan
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781800378155

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A Research Agenda for Civil Society by Biekart, Kees,Fowler, Alan Pdf

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Mapping a wide range of civil society research perspectives, this pioneering Research Agenda offers a rich and clear insight for academics and practitioners hoping to embark on future civil society research. Kees Biekart and Alan Fowler bring together over 20 expert contributions from researchers across the globe who are actively engaged in testing the old and generating new knowledge about civil society.

Author : Luc J. A. Mougeot
Publisher : Open Access
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1853399582

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Putting Knowledge to Work by Luc J. A. Mougeot Pdf

Putting Knowledge to Work unveils the role that knowledge plays in NGOs work in international cooperation for development, unpacking tensions and challenges faced by small- and medium-sized development NGOs in particular; analysing cases in which organizations have devised inspiring solutions to improve their own performance.

Author : Luc J.A. Mougeot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1780449585

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Putting Knowledge to Work by Luc J.A. Mougeot Pdf

Author : Helmut K. Anheier,Stefan Toepler
Publisher : Springer
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0387939946

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International Encyclopedia of Civil Society by Helmut K. Anheier,Stefan Toepler Pdf

Recently the topic of civil society has generated a wave of interest, and a wealth of new information. Until now no publication has attempted to organize and consolidate this knowledge. The International Encyclopedia of Civil Society fills this gap, establishing a common set of understandings and terminology, and an analytical starting point for future research. Global in scope and authoritative in content, the Encyclopedia offers succinct summaries of core concepts and theories; definitions of terms; biographical entries on important figures and organizational profiles. In addition, it serves as a reliable and up-to-date guide to additional sources of information. In sum, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the contours of civil society, social capital, philanthropy and nonprofits across cultures and historical periods. For researchers in nonprofit and civil society studies, political science, economics, management and social enterprise, this is the most systematic appraisal of a rapidly growing field.

Author : Luc J. A. Mougeot
Publisher : Open Access
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1853399590

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Putting Knowledge to Work by Luc J. A. Mougeot Pdf

Putting Knowledge to Work unveils the role that knowledge plays in NGOs work in international cooperation for development, unpacking tensions and challenges faced by small- and medium-sized development NGOs in particular; analysing cases in which organizations have devised inspiring solutions to improve their own performance.

Author : John Ziman
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781845405991

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Science in Civil Society by John Ziman Pdf

These days, science is everywhere. It pervades our whole society. Sometimes it is just a clutter of commonplace frivolities, like new fashion fabrics. Sometimes it miraculously preserves our life, like penicillin. Sometimes, like climate change, it looms over us as a portent of doom: sometimes it promises a way of escape from such a fate. Sometimes, like a nuclear warhead, it enshrouds us in political terror: sometimes, like a verification technology, it offers an antidote to such evils. How should we respond to this ambiguous and ubiquitous thing called science?

Author : Patricia Mooney Nickel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317253310

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Public Sociology and Civil Society by Patricia Mooney Nickel Pdf

During the past ten years the terms public sociology, civil society, and governance have been used with increasing frequency to describe a wide array of political and social practices. Nickel provides a critical clarification of the concepts of civil society and governance, moving beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. With her unique international background in the practice of public service and social policy Nickel is able to provide a nuanced explanation of how civil society and governance are interrelated and the implications for the organisation of knowledge and public life. The book is framed in three parts. Part one explores the emergence of public sociology as an ideal, as well as the broader public turn in the social sciences. Part two explores the changing relationship between government and civil society, including non-profit organisations. Part three draws these two themes together in an exploration of the politics of practice and relations of power.

Author : A. Swain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230505605

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Education as Social Action by A. Swain Pdf

Education plays a very important role in breaking the cycle of poverty and increasing opportunity. Various forms of social movements play an important role in providing educational opportunities to communities and social groups that might otherwise be excluded, filling the gap left by the state. This book critically examines the origin and outcome of social action for education in different parts of the world.

Author : Fred Carden
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788178299303

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Knowledge to Policy by Fred Carden Pdf

Investigates the effects of research in the field of international development.. Examines the consequences of 23 research projects funded by Canada's International Development Research Centre in developing countries. Shows how research influence public policy and decision-making and how can contribute to better governance.

Author : Stephen Turner
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446239438

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Liberal Democracy 3.0 by Stephen Turner Pdf

`This is a very fine text, a powerful piece of work that deserves to be read widely. The analysis is truly panoramic. It ranges across central concerns in the fields of social theory, political theory, and science studies and engages with and/or draws upon the ideas of key classical and contemporary thinkers, including Tocqueville, Weber, Schumpeter, Polyani, Habermas, Foucault, Schmitt and Beck' - Barry Smart, Professor of Sociology, University of Portsmouth What are the political implications of 'expert' knowledge and especially scientific knowledge for liberal democracy? If knowledge is not evenly distributed upon what basis can the philosophy of equal rights be sustained? This important book points to the crisis in knowledge in liberal democracies. This crisis, simply put, is that most citizens cannot understand, much less judge, the claims scientists make. One response is the appointment of public commissions to provide conclusions for policy-makers to act upon. There are also `commissions from below', such as grass roots associations that quiz the limits of expert knowledge and power and make rival knowledge claims. Do these commissions represent a new stage in the development of liberal democracy? Or is it merely a pragmatic device of no political consequence. The central argument of the book is that in a `knowledge society' in which specialized knowledge is increasingly important to politics, more has to be delegated because democratic discussion can't handle it. This limitation in the scope of liberal democracy threatens its fundamental character. The book will be required reading in the fields of social theory, political theory and science studies.

Author : Ebenezer Obadare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9988177771

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Civil Society and Knowledge Management in West Africa by Ebenezer Obadare Pdf

Author : Nico Stehr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781351509978

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Knowledge and Democracy by Nico Stehr Pdf

The relationship of knowledge and liberties in modern societies presents a multitude of fascinating issues that deserve to be explored more systematically. The production of knowledge is dynamic, and the conditions and practice of freedom is undergoing transformation. These changes ensure that the linkages between liberty and knowledge are always subject to changes. In the past, the connection between scientific knowledge, democracy, and emancipation seemed self-evident. More recently, the close linkage between democracy and knowledge has been viewed with skepticism. This volume explores the relationship between knowledge and democracy, Do they support each other, do they mutually depend on each other, or are they perhaps even in conflict with each other? Does knowledge increase the freedom to act? If additional knowledge contributes to individual and social well being, does it also enhance freedoms? Knowledge and Democracy focuses on the interpenetration of knowledge, freedom and democracy, and does so from various perspectives, theoretical as well as practical. Modern societies are transforming themselves into knowledge societies. This has a fundamental impact on political systems and the relationship of citizens to large social institutions. The contributors to this book systemically explore whether, and in what ways, these modern-day changes and developments are connected to expansion of the capacities of individual citizens to act. They focus on the interrelation of democracy and knowledge, and the role of democratic institutions, as well as on the knowledge and social conduct of actors within democratic institutions. In the process of investigation, they arrive at a new platform for future research and theory, one that is sensitive to present-day societal conflicts, cleavages, and transformations generated by new knowledge. In this way, this volume will attract the interest of political scientists, sociologists, economists and students within various disciplines.