The vivid discussion on civil society in Eastern Europe that flourished during the late 1980s and early 1990s has faded somewhat, and been partly replaced by ne

Undertakes an analysis of the development of civil society in post-Soviet Russia. This book analyzes the Russian context and considers the roles of the media, b

It has long been assumed that the historical legacy of Soviet Communism would have an important effect on post-communist states. However, prior research has foc

This book examines the development of the non-state sector and NGOs in China since the onset of reform in the late 1970s. It explores the major issues facing Ch

Investigates the often controversial relationship between gender, equality and education from international and comparative perspectives. This volume also inves