An overview of civil society organisations and the concepts of ‘civil society’ and ‘social capital’ in Australia and New Zealand research, politics and wider usage. Similarities and differences between the two countries are noted, and basic descriptive data are also provided on the size and scope of civil society organisations in the two countries, along with some indicators of citizen engagement.

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Creator | Kaihanga
Mark Lyons & Garth Nowland-Foreman
Year of Creation | Tau
01/01/2009
Publisher | Kaiwhakaputa
Springer Reference, New York
Keywords | Kupu
civil society, social capital, non-profit organisations, volunteers, membership, comparative, Australia, New Zealand
Main Language | Reo Matua
English
Submitter's Rights | Nga Tika o te Kaituku
I am the author / creator of this resource
This Research has
not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university
Bibliographic Citation | Whakapuakanga

Mark Lyons & Garth Nowland-Foreman (2009) “Civil Society and Social Capital in Australia and New Zealand”. In Helmut Anheier & Stefan Toepler (eds) International Encyclopedia of Civil Society. Springer Reference: New York

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