Civil Society in the Global South - 9780367617318

Taylor & Francis

Civil Society in the Global SouthAuthor(s): Palash Kamruzzaman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367617318, 978-0367617318\nSynopsis\nIn recent years civil society has been seen as a key route for democracy promotion and solving development problems in low-income countries. However, the very concept of civil society is deeply rooted in European traditions and values. In pursuing civil society reform in non-Western countries, many scholars along with well-meaning international agencies and donor organisations fail to account for non-Western values and historical experiences. Civil Society in the Global South seeks to redress this balance by offering diverse accounts of civil society from the global South, authored by scholars and researchers who are reflecting on their observations of civil society in their own countries.\n\nThe countries studied in the volume range from across Africa, Latin America, Asia and the .