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 | Civil Society: The Underpinnings of American Democracy (Civil Society: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives) (1st Edition) by Brian O'connell, John W. Gardner (Foreword), John William Gardner, Brian O$1 (Bconnell Paperback, 169 Pages, Published 1999 ISBN-10: 0-87451-925-X / 087451925X ISBN-13: 978-0-87451-925-9 / 9780874519259 Edward Gibbon said of the ancient Athenians, "when the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free." America is the longest-lived democracy in the history of the world, but there are signs that our own extraordinary system faces a similar peril. A vibr | |