1st Edition
Civil Society in the Philippines Theoretical, Methodological and Policy Debates
By Gerard Clarke
Copyright 2013
288 Pages
27 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
288 Pages
27 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
288 Pages
27 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Drawing on qualitative and quantitative research, this book provides a path-breaking account of civil society in the Philippines. It challenges the widespread belief in political science and development studies literature that civil society in developing countries is an institutional arena in which the poor can challenge and reverse their social, economic and political marginalization. The book... Read more
1. Civil Society, Democracy and (In)equality 2. Civil Society and the Challenge of Statistical Capture 3. The Shaping of Philippine Civil Society in Legislation and Government Policy 4. The Statistical Contours of Philippine Civil Society 5. The Social Origins of Philippine Civil Society 1571-1946 6. The Social Consolidation of Philippine Civil Society 1946-2010 7. Conclusion
Biography
Gerard Clarke is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Development at Swansea University, UK.
