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Civil Society

 

Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation

 

The Evolution of Membership

Membership in organizations is growing, but not what it used to be.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2012
 

Public Services 2.0

Technology can empower citizens to co-create some government services.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2012
 

Circles of Change

Lending circles, self-help groups, and study circles are among the oldest and most effective tools for creating personal and social change.

By Tracy A. Thompson | 5 | Fall 2011
 
THE FAIR SOCIETY:
The Science of Human
Nature and the Pursuit
of Social Justice
Peter Corning

Just Instincts

The Fair Society: The Science of Human Nature and the Pursuit of Social Justice by Peter Corning

Reviewed By Roberto De Vogli | Summer 2011
 

The New Bottom Billion

According to a new analysis, most of the world’s poor no longer live in the poorest countries.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Summer 2011
 
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It Takes Three to Tango

A European perspective on American civil society. A quick glance at the latest
thinking about not-for-profit management and philanthropy
reveals some profound differences between the ways American and
European practitioners look at today’s major societal challenges.

By Johan Van de Gronden | 6 | Spring 2011
 

Online Gaming Is the New Bowling League

A recent study showed that online game communities provide access to social capital.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Spring 2011
 
JOIN THE CLUB:
How Peer Pressure
Can Transform the
World
Tina Rosenberg

People Power

Join the Club: How Peer Pressure Can Transform the World by Tina Rosenberg

Reviewed By Peter Walker | Spring 2011
 
AMERICAN GRACE:
How Religion Divides
and Unites Us
Robert D. Putnam & David
E. Campbell

One Nation Under Gods

American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us by Robert D. Putnam & David E. Campbell

Reviewed By Rhys H. Williams | Spring 2011
 

One Villager, One Vote

Direct participation by African villagers proves that process matters, even when outcomes don't change.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Winter 2011