01740nam a2200217Ia 4500 20260630100029.0 260630s9999||||xx |||||||||||||| ||und|| 9788130917795 320.454 RAT 23 Rathod, G. K., editor. Civil Society : Views and Reviews / edited by G. K. Rathod. First edition. New Delhi : Viva Books Pvt. Ltd. , 2012. xii, 292 p. ; 24 cm. Civil Society: Views and Reviews is an edited volume by G. K. Rathod that presents a comprehensive examination of the concept of civil society from historical, political, philosophical, and sociological perspectives. The collection brings together influential writings and critical essays that trace the evolution of civil society from classical political thought to contemporary democratic theory. It explores how civil society has emerged as a vital arena between the state, the market, and the individual, where citizens organize collectively to protect rights, promote participation, and strengthen democratic governance. The book discusses major themes such as the origins and characteristics of civil society, its relationship with nationalism and democracy, interactions between civil society and government, the role of voluntary organizations, identity politics, public interest, and the public sphere. By presenting diverse viewpoints from prominent scholars, it illustrates both the opportunities and the challenges associated with civil society in modern democratic societies, particularly in developing countries. Civil society. Democracy. Political participation. State, The. VC OFFICE 69841 69841