Advanced Introduction To Governance

Author : B. G. Peters
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781784712129
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Governance written by B. G. Peters and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Jon Pierre and Guy Peters expertly guide the reader through governance - one of the most widely used terms in political science - and its differing interpretations, with comprehensive discussion of the key issues covering global as well as local level governance. A detailed look into what constitutes 'good governance', whether produced by a government or by more informal means, is also explored. Key features include: - examination of what governance is, how it is created and the differing styles of governance - how governance is becoming more collaborative between governments and the private sector - an investigation into the governance process and outcomes, including topics such as bargaining, negotiation and the use of political power. This insightful Advanced Introduction will be an excellent resource for both graduates and undergraduates studying governance and political science. It will also be a useful guide for academics who are interested in governance and who need a concise introduction.

Author : Christopher Pollitt
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784712329
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Public Management and Administration written by Christopher Pollitt and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. In this Advanced Introduction, Christopher Pollitt starts a penetrating account of the theories, methods and possible trajectories of the study of public management, also examining the academic community itself, and its relationship to the world of practice. There is no more authoritative – or lively – text of such scope and focus. This is a stimulating analysis by a leading international scholar. It includes: · a global overview · a critical and authoritative analysis of the current state of the field · the location of academic research firmly in the real world context of austerity, climate and demographic change, and technological transformation · an examination of the relationship between academic study and the practice of public management · a look inside the ‘ivory tower’, at the forces changing the way the subject is studied and practised This truly unique work will be of particular interest to graduate students, advanced scholars, lecturers and trainers in public administration, public management, government, public policy, political science and development administration. Middle level and senior practitioners in public administration and public management will also find this an invaluable and sophisticated introduction.

Author : B. G. Peters
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789908272
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Public Policy written by B. G. Peters and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated second edition, internationally renowned scholar B. Guy Peters provides a succinct introduction to public policy and illustrates the design approach to policy problems. Peters demonstrates how decision-makers can make more effective choices and why a design approach to public intervention can improve policy formulation.

Author : Fikret Berkes
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1839102233
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Community-based Conservation written by Fikret Berkes and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Fikret Berkes provides a unique introduction to the social and interdisciplinary dimensions of biodiversity conservation. Examining a range of approaches, new ideas, controversies and debates, he demonstrates that biodiversity loss is not primarily a technical issue, but a social problem that operates in an economic, political and cultural context. Berkes concludes that conservation must be democratized in order to broaden its support base and build more inclusive constituencies for conservation.

Author : Ansell, Christopher
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800371977
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook on Theories of Governance written by Ansell, Christopher and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly revised and updated Handbook on Theories of Governance brings together leading scholars in the field to summarise and assess the diversity of governance theories. The Handbook advances a deeper theoretical understanding of governance processes, illuminating the interdisciplinary foundations of the field.

Author : Mark Bevir
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199606412
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Governance: A Very Short Introduction written by Mark Bevir and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generally referring to all forms of social coordination and patterns of rule, the term 'governance' is used in many different contexts. In this Very Short Introduction, Mark Bevir explores the main theories of governance and considers their impact on ideas of governance in the corporate, public, and global arenas.

Author : Jacob Torfing
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1788971221
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Governance Paradigms written by Jacob Torfing and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enlightening book scrutinizes the shifting governance paradigms that inform public administration reforms. From the rise to supremacy of New Public Management to new the growing preference for alternatives, four world-renowned authors launch a powerful and systematic comparison of the competing and co-existing paradigms, explaining the core features of public bureaucracy and professional rule in the modern day.

Author : Pierre, Jon
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784712132
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Governance written by Pierre, Jon and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jon Pierre and Guy Peters expertly guide the reader through governance – one of the most widely used terms in political science – and its differing interpretations, with comprehensive discussion of the key issues covering global as well as local level governance. A detailed look into what constitutes ‘good governance’, whether produced by a government or by more informal means, is also explored.

Author : David P. Forsythe
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789905915
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Introduction to the Politics of International Human Rights written by David P. Forsythe and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David P. Forsythe presents a compelling introduction to international human rights in a political context. He stresses the difficulties of interjecting human rights into foreign policy and international politics, while recognising the considerable progress that has been made over time. Focusing on international organizations, states, corporations, and private advocacy groups, Forsythe addresses key themes including war, migration, climate change, and slavery.

Author : Michael E. Milakovich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000456218
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Governance written by Michael E. Milakovich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of digital information and communication technologies (ICTs) to reform governmental structures and public service is widely and perhaps naively viewed as the 21st century "savior", the enlightened way to reinvigorate democracy, reduce costs, and improve the quality of public services. This book examines the transition from e-government to digital governance in light of the financial exigencies and political controversies facing many governments. The chapters concentrate on strategies for public sector organizational transformation and policies for improved and measurable government performance in the current contentious political environment. This fully updated second edition of Digital Governance provides strategies for public officials to apply advanced technologies, manage remote workforces, measure performance, and improve service delivery in current crisis-driven administrative and political environments. The full implementation of advanced digital governance requires fundamental changes in the relationship between citizens and their governments, using ICTs as catalysts for political as well as administrative communication. This entails attitudinal and behavioral changes, secure networks, and less dependence on formal bureaucratic structures (covered in Part I of this book); transformation of administrative, educational, and security systems to manage public services in a more citizen-centric way (covered in Part II); the integration of advanced digital technologies with remote broadband wireless internet services (Part III); and the creation of new forms of global interactive citizenship and self-governance (covered in Part IV). Author Michael E. Milakovich offers recommendations for further improvement and civic actions to stimulate important instruments of governance and public administration. This book is required reading for political science, public administration, and public policy courses, as well as federal, state, and local government officials.