Comparative Perspective of Civil Society is written in a clear and crisp style, providing a scholarly survey of just what a daunting, complex, and important role civil society organizations could play in a nation's bid for appropriate democracy.

Toyin Falola

Dibie's Comparative Perspective of Civil Society is a rich survey of the cross-national activities of civil groups, with attention to apparent cultural differences and a tough effort to commend devices for social, political, and economic reform. The book is a distinguished collection of readings representing the fundamental perspectives of civil society activities around the world.

Kayode Makinde, Babcock University Nigeria

Dibie's book on civil society is comprehensive in coverage but crisp in exposition of civil society activities and their relationship with government institutions of different dimensions. The book applies a variety of analytic frameworks to the many forms of civil society activities in several countries.

Kelechi A. Kalu, University of North Colorado, Greeley