This book explores civil societies with distinct characteristics in Asian countries and regions to redefine the dynamic and interconnected formation that is Asi
East Asia is undergoing a remarkable transformation, but at the same time it is facing a growing number of traditional and nontraditional security challenges wi
A systematic investigation of the connection between civil society and political change in Asia - change toward open, participatory, and accountable politics. I
What is the relevance of civil society to people empowerment, effective governance, and deepening democracy? This book addresses this question by examining the
In East and Southeast Asia, the creation of civil society is a crucial yet most difficult issue. Europeans have had the luxury of centuries in a slow-moving wor