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NGOs in Contemporary Britain : Non-state Actors in Society and Politics since 1945 /

Examining the history of social movements and non-state socio-political action, this volume shows how Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have proliferated in Britain since 1945, and how they have raised new political agendas, revived associational life, and arguably re-politicized generations dis...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Crowson, Nick (Editor), Hilton, Matthew (Editor), McKay, James (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Subjects:
History.
Cultural History.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Modern History.
Political Communication.
Political History.
Social History.
Civilization > History.
Communication in politics.
History, Modern.
Social history.
World politics.
Great Britain > History.
Electronic books.
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Summary:Examining the history of social movements and non-state socio-political action, this volume shows how Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have proliferated in Britain since 1945, and how they have raised new political agendas, revived associational life, and arguably re-politicized generations disillusioned with the politics of the ballot box.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XI, 303 pages)
ISBN:9780230234079
DOI:10.1057/9780230234079