Category Archives: Historical Trends

The End of the Career as a Stage in Life?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by jsradford

I’ve had several conversations and read several pieces across the web on changing careers, preparing for retirement, and generally, what we’re supposed to be doing with our working lives.  I’m an intern and full time PhD student, so I’m still … Continue reading →

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The Diminishing Power of the Public, Part 1: Nonprofits as Privatization

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jsradford

This is the first in a series of posts on privatization, the decline of public power, and its implications for democracy and the provision of public and social goods. A common argument among globalization’s flattening earth theorists is the assertion … Continue reading →

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Business, Civics, and Entrepreneurship

Posted on March 7, 2011 by jsradford

My research and engagement in the Chicago community seem to be converging on a nexus embedding business and civil society, or the economic and nonprofit sectors.  In the academy, this research is emerging around the concepts of social capital/social networks, … Continue reading →

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