Community Works: The Revival of Civil Society in America

America is experiencing a boom of voluntarism and civic mindedness. Community groups are working together to clean up their cities and neighborhoods. People are rejoining churches, civic associations, and Little Leagues. And, at every opportunity, local and national leaders are exhorting citizens to pitch in and do their part.
Why has the concept of a civil society--an entire nation of communities, associations, civic and religious groups, and individuals all working toward the common good--...