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Governance
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Description| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons (UK) |
| Author(s) | Anne Mette Kjaer |
| Edition | 1 |
| Published | 17th February 2004 |
| Related course codes | AIP746 - Challenges to Democratic Governance |
Governance is an easy-to read introduction to an
increasingly important concept in political science. It provides a
clear overview of how the concept has been used in the sub-fields
of public administration and public policy, international
relations, European studies and comparative politics.
increasingly important concept in political science. It provides a
clear overview of how the concept has been used in the sub-fields
of public administration and public policy, international
relations, European studies and comparative politics.
There is no universally accepted and agreed definition of
'governance'. It remains an elusive theory, defined and
conceptualized in various ways. In this book, Anne Mette Kjær
guides the reader through the key theoretical debates which have
given rise to distinct interpretations of governance. Drawing on a
wide range of empirical examples to illustrate her arguments, the
author explores how governance has been used in different ways to
describe political changes in the modern world. She goes on to
weigh up the pros and cons of governance as an analytical term, and
concludes with a discussion of the World Bank?s role as an
international organization which aims to promote ?good
governance? in poor countries across the globe.
This is the first textbook to offer a systematic assessment of
current debates around the concept of governance. It will be a
valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of
politics, international relations and public policy.
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