E-Books →Cooperation and Confrontation in Nordic Civil Societies since 1800

Through its diverse and historically informed analyses of civil society, traditionally held to be a vital and integrated part of the democratic development of the region, this book actively engages in discourses addressing the development of Norden, the "Nordic Model" of society and the idea of a "Nordic exceptionalism". Focussing on the state-civil society nexus and transnational dimension, the book offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary discussion through twelve case studies, and analyses what - if anything - is particularly Nordic about civil society developments in the region, whether and how the Nordic countries stand out in terms of civil societies' roles and impact, and the blurred boundaries between civil society, the state and the market.