Table of Contents

1: Strengthening Civil Society

2: Civil Society

Importance of Civil Society to Democracy
History of Civil Society in America
The Creation of Meaning and Civil Society

3: Engaging Citizens in Civil Society

Explaining Involvement in Civil Society
Political Socialization
Conclusion

4: Researching Engaged Citizens in Civil Society

Community Site Selection
Research Approach
Subject Selection
Interviews
Interview Schedule
Analyses of Interviews
Design Statement

5: Citizen Models for Civil Society

Values
Virtues and Norms
Concepts and Beliefs Concerning Public Life
Motivations to Involvement in Civil Society
Conclusion

6: Socialization to Civil Society

Childhood Socialization to Civil Society
Adult Socialization to Civil Society
Conclusions

7: Discussion and Conclusions

Focus on Micro-Sociology and Community Politics
Methodology
Facilitating the Health of Civil Society

Appendices

Appendix A: Random Phone Interview Guide
Appendix B: Organizational Representative Interview Guide
Appendix C: Identified Subjects Interview Guide
Appendix D: Subject Biographies
Appendix E: Written Consent Form

Notes

References

Index