Nonprofit Organizations and Civil Society in the United States [Hardcover]

LeRoux and Feeneys Nonprofit Organizations and Civil Society in the United Statesmakes a departure from existing nonprofit texts on the market: rather than focus on management, it focuses on nonprofit organizations and their contributions to the social, political, and economic dimensions of society. The book also covers the nexus between nonprofits and civil society. This text offers a theory-oriented undergraduate introduction to the nonprofit field and an examination of the multifaceted roles these organizations play in American society.

Preface  Acknowledgments  SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE NONPROFIT SECTOR & CIVIL SOCIETY  1. Defining the Nonprofit Sector and Civil Society  2. Historical and Legal Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector  3. Theories of the Nonprofit Sector  SECTION II: THE NONPROFIT SECTOR IN CIVIL SOCIETY  4. Nonprofits and Community Building  5. Community Service and Voluntary Action  6. Philanthropy, Foundations, and Giving  SECTION III: POLITCIAL, SOCIAL, & ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR  7. The Influence of Nonprofit Organizations on the Political Environment  8. Nonprofit and Voluntary Activism: Social Movements and Protest Politics  9. Economic Contributions of Nonprofit Organizations SECTION IV: NONPROFIT SECTOR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES 10. The Future of Nonprofits and Civil Society

At last, a book on nonprofits for undergraduates that is not a management text. Nonprofit Organizations and Civil Society in the United States fills a longstanding gap in undergraduate nonprofit texts by exploring the big questions about the history and roles of nonprofits in our society. Through vivid, accessible examples and lively writing, this book guides students through the organizations, people, achievements, and controversies that make up the nlN