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List of contents
Introduction
Part 1: What is the third sector?
1. Defining the Sector
2. Diversity
3. Distinctive characteristics of third sector organisations
Part 2: Where is the third sector?
4. Community services
5. Health
6. Education and related activities
7. Other human services
8. Religion
9. Arts and culture
10. Sport and recreation
11. Interest organisations
12. Economic cooperation
13. Philanthropic intermediaries
Part 3: Why is the third sector where it is?
14. The third sector in Australian history
15. The dynamics of third sector growth and decline
Part 4: How third sector organisations work
16. Governing and managing third sector organisations
17. Financing third sector organisations
18. Staffing third sector organisations
Part 5: Relations with other sectors
19. Drawing support from households
20. Relations with b
Summary
'Not for profit' enterprises provide services enjoyed or depended upon by many Australians. But the charities, sports clubs, churches, community organisations, welfare groups, associations, unions, and foundations that draw on our support - and comprise the third sector - also make a significant contribution to our society. They promote social change and defend traditional values; they express our capacity to work together without being ordered by government or lured by profit.
Third Sector provides the first overview of Australia's non-profit enterprises. It describes how this vital part of our economy developed and how it operates today, including interaction with the government and business sectors. As well as documenting the third sector's contributions, it warns of the threats it faces from massive economic, technological and demographic changes. Third sector organisations must now adapt to new circumstances, and prove worthy of continuing support.
For community leaders, this book is essential reading. For politicians, public servants and anyone else who interacts with the third sector, it will be an invaluable resource. As the most comprehensive reference available, Third Sector will be useful to students and teachers of politics, public policy, and welfare studies.
