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Discusses the role of single members in the early formation of the National Socialist Party in Germany to illuminate the process of organizational development & consolidation in the sociology of social movements. Early Nazi activists' establishment of local chapters & the formation of networks between these chapters & mainstream civil society are explored. Linkages between the organizational foundations of the Nazi movement and diverse networks of constituencies were formed in a manner that surpassed narrow ideological constraints, & these relations were critical to the social movement's growth. The single members' creation of local party chapters, geographic distribution, & socioeconomic characteristics are analyzed for importance in the organization's development. 6 Tables, 4 Figures. L. Collins Leigh

Discusses the role of single members in the early formation of the National Socialist Party in Germany to illuminate the process of organizational development & consolidation in the sociology of social movements. Early Nazi activists' establishment of local chapters & the formation of networks between these chapters & mainstream civil society are explored. Linkages between the organizational foundations of the Nazi movement and diverse networks of constituencies were formed in a manner that surpassed narrow ideological constraints, & these relations were critical to the social movement's growth. The single members' creation of local party chapters, geographic distribution, & socioeconomic characteristics are analyzed for importance in the organization's development. 6 Tables, 4 Figures. L. Collins Leigh

This book brings together some of the finest minds of social science to answer the great questions about the future of the liberal order. With contributions from the world of economics, sociology, political science, management, international relations and the humanities, this book provides a unique series of insights. Chapters explore the great questions of our time as they relate to the future of the liberal international and domestic order. Contemporary issues such as populisms, authoritarianism, trust and social cohesion, the future of global governance, finance, religion, and citizenship are addressed along with geopolitical implications and with a balance between expert authority and open-minded critique. It will be essential reading for students, scholars, and reflective practitioners across the human and social sciences.

This title covers both transnational topics and intellectual approaches to the study of global themes, including: the globalization of economies and technologies; the diaspora of cultures and dispersion of peoples; the transnational aspects of social and political change; the global impact of environmental, technological and health changes; and the organizations and issues related to global civil society.

Annotation, * Major new account of how to analyse and understand civil society and its ever-more important role in public and political life * Provides a powerful methodology and tools for measuring size, capabilities and effectiveness of civil society in influencing public policy * Essential reading for practitioners and policy-makers in civil society and those studying its role and influence "Civil society -- citizens' groups pursuing their common interests -- has emerged as the major new player in the public realm, and politics and public policy are now determined more than ever before by 'non-State actors'. This book introduces a powerful and innovative approach to measuring, analysing and interpreting civil society."--The 'Civil Society Diamond'. The aim is to promote a structured and fruitful dialogue within civil society organizations and between them and those in government, business and research institutes who work on them or with them. The methodology uses a range of indicators and data to gauge the strengths, weaknesses and effectiveness of civil society so as to reveal its strategic and policy options