Ngos, Civil Society, and the Public Sphere

by Sabine Lang

Book Overview

Nongovernmental organizations act on behalf of citizens in politics and society. Yet many question their legitimacy and ask who they speak for. This book investigates how NGOs can become stronger advocates for citizens and better representatives of their interests. Sabine Lang analyzes the choices that NGOs face in their work for policy change between working in institutional settings and practicing public advocacy that incorporates constituents'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107417554
• ISBN13: 9781107417557
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"