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Aiming to furnish the reader with the historical data to engage with the debates surrounding the Cameron government´s ´Big Society´ and civil society, this book gives the reader a greater and more informed historical consciousness of how the NGO sector has grown and influenced.

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Preface List of Abbreviations Definitions The Scale and Growth of NGOs, Charities and Voluntary Organisations Key Sectors Profiles Since 1945 Leading Campaign Groups and NGOs in the UK Key Players Membership and Volunteering NGO Income Streams and Giving The Impact of NGOs Governance and Professionalism International Comparisons Further Reading and Guide to Further Information

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´The wealth of statistical data and extensive descriptions of activities make this a useful work for anyone interested in an overview of NGOs in Britain.´ - Recommended by Choice

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