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A civil society is one in which a democratic government and a market economy operate. This book explores the relationship between the two, examining the civil underpinnings of capitalism and the way a civil economy evolves and is developed.'

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The author is optimistic about the ability of private for-profit institutions to regulate themselves in a manner that is cooperative, rational for a particular industry, and often good for the larger society...On the other hand, the author also strongly supports regulatory environments and legal/institutional ethical frameworks to keep firms in check. --Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment -- Abstracts of Public Adminstration, Development, and Environment (1/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)

The author is optimistic about the ability of private for-profit institutions to regulate themselves in a manner that is cooperative, rational for a particular industry, and often good for the larger society...On the other hand, the author also strongly supports regulatory environments and legal/institutional ethical frameworks to keep firms in check. --Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment -- (01/01/2006)

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Sveryn T. Bruyn is Professor of Sociology, Boston College.

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