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100			_aSharma, L.N. _9558
245			_aConcept, structure and functions of civil society
260			_c2015
300			_ap.601-610.
362			_aOct-Dec
520			_aThe article elucidates the concept of civil society as it first emerged in Europe and then started being used elsewhere since the 17th Century in the modern age. It exemplifies the structures of the civil society with particular reference to India and delineates its function of mediation between citizens and the government. It examines how far the civil society has been successful in strengthening democracy and serving the public causes with which its members are intimately concerned. It also suggests how far the civil society can and should seek to make people lead better lives and control their governments. (Reproduced.)
650			_aCivil society _9559
773			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
942			_2ddc _cAR