Michael Edwards

《Civil Society》是一部探討公民自發行動與公共生活的經典著作，也是理解「公民社會」不可或缺的重要文本。面對近年來席捲全球的抗議運動與社會動盪，本書提醒我們：真正能長期塑造社會的力量，往往並不只存在於街頭或新聞焦點中，而是深植於人們日常參與的志願組織、社群與公民網絡之中。Civil Society has become a standard work of reference for anyone seeking to understand the role of voluntary citizen action in shaping society.Recent waves of global unrest have highlighted the visibility and impact of social movements and street protests in world politics. Yet, as this lucid and accessible book demonstrates, the real power of citizens more often flows through everyday participation in voluntary associations, community groups, and civic networks—forms of “normal” civic life that rarely make headlines. This is the deeper, underlying story of civil society.In this updated edition, Michael Edwards examines key developments that have rapidly transformed the civic landscape in recent years. These include the growing intersections between civil society and the market, such as social enterprises and “venture philanthropy,” as well as the

Time and the Science of the Soul in Early Modern Philosophy traces the complex and productive connections established between time and the soul from late Aristotelianism to the natural and political p

從關懷弱勢、倡導環保、監督政府的非營利組織，到2013年8月3日25萬白衫軍促成軍事審判法改革，都是公民社會理念的實踐，也都是非由政治動員、代表自身覺醒的動態文本。 因此，「公民社會」已經成為現代人日常生活現實的構成部分，並且一直在台灣社會運作不息。甚至被多數台灣人視作為理所當然。 愛德華茲他念茲在茲的，乃是這個「大理念」如何實際改善全球人類的生活品質，同時形成一股促進制度性改革的草根力量。了解此一觀念的複雜內涵，並在生活周遭觀察各種與它相關的現象，乃至親身涉入了其所蘊涵的實踐行動。以本書所探討的方式而言，「公民社會」這個概念有助於同時解釋世界和改變世界。 我們期待讀者閱讀本書，除了汲取知識的養分外，若能回饋到以行動灌溉台灣公民社會的幼苗，並協助其繼續成長茁壯，共創一個更美好的世界。

A new movement is afoot that promises to save the world by applying the magic of the market to the challenges of social change. But in this hard-hitting, controversial expose, Michael Edwards shows t

The definitive guide to the finest champagnes.

An optimistic assessment of the prospects for a new international order - acting as a counter-blast to global pessimism. The text explains how the international system operates, the pressures it faces

The paintings and sculptures of Raymond Mason never fail to attract a crowd. Often conceived on a large scale, his art - including paintings and drawings, colorful high and low reliefs and sculpture -

本書從採摘葡萄到酒窖主管的調酒技術，展示了香檳的的釀製，並介紹了一百餘種香檳商標，包括品牌商行的商標，以及許多小種植者的商標。書中附有專家對每個商標的點評，範圍從不記年的乾香檳到名品香檳，是了解、選購、和品嚐香檳的最佳指南。

In the past two decades,'civil society' has become a central organizing concept in the social sciences. Occupying the middle ground between the state and private life, the civil sphere encompasses eve

In the past two decades, '"civil society" has become a central organizing concept in the social sciences. Occupying the middle ground between the state and private life, the civil sphere encompasses e

This is the eleventh volume in the Oratory of Classical Greece. This series presents all of the surviving speeches from the late fifth and fourth centuries BC in new translations prepared by classica

This book demonstrates how the indigenous wisdom contained in African proverbs and folktales can be used to enhance modern life. The timeless wisdom enriches the understanding of self-development and

In 1997 we investigated the ways in which NGO-State-Donor relationships have changed the role that NGOs play in development, asking whether their growing popularity had helped them to 'solve' the prob

從關懷弱勢、倡導環保、監督政府的非營利組織，到2013年8月3日25萬白衫軍促成軍事審判法改革，都是公民社會理念的實踐，也都是非由政治動員、代表自身覺醒的動態文本。因此，「公民社會」已經成為現代人日常生活現實的構成部分，並且一直在台灣社會運作不息。甚至被多數台灣人視作為理所當然。愛德華茲他念茲在茲的，乃是這個「大理念」如何實際改善全球人類的生活品質，同時形成一股促進制度性改革的草根力量。了解此一觀

In the last ten years, NGOs have become a force for transformation in global politics and economics. Their numbers and size have grown dramatically and they have assumed far more extensive responsibil

Champagne is synonymous with celebration and success--but have its festive associations detracted from its status as a fine wine in its own right? Drawing on his intimate knowledge of a classic but ra

This volume examines the issues and politics of non-governmental organizations and their accountability, in all sectors and around the world. The 13 chapters were developed out of a workshop on the to

As the fastest growing segment of civil society, as well as featuring prominently in the global political arena, NGOs are under fire for being 'unaccountable'. But who do NGOs actually represent? Who