Whose Government Is It? The Renewal of State-Citizen Cooperation |
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| Contribution by:
| Conaty, Pat
Weinberg, James
Quirk, Barry
Blears, Hazel
Packham, Carol
Mendiwelso-Bendek, Zoraida
Mayo, Marjorie
Roberts, Jane
Flinders, Matthew
Sloam, James
Barnes, Marian
Taylor, Marilyn
Smith, Graham
Blunkett, David
Burall, Simon
Coote, Anna
Pearce, Nick |
| Editor:
| B. Tam, Henry |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5292-0098-0 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2019 |
| Publisher: | Policy Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $179.99 |
Book Description:
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This book brings together leading figures in democratic reform and civic engagement to show why and how better state-citizen cooperation is necessary for achieving positive social change. Their contributions demonstrate that, while protest and non-state action may have their place, citizens must also work effectively with public bodies to secure sustainable improvements.
The authors explain why the problem of civic disengagement poses a major threat, highlight what actions...
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This book brings together leading figures in democratic reform and civic engagement to show why and how better state-citizen cooperation is necessary for achieving positive social change. Their contributions demonstrate that, while protest and non-state action may have their place, citizens must also work effectively with public bodies to secure sustainable improvements.
The authors explain why the problem of civic disengagement poses a major threat, highlight what actions can be taken, and suggest how the underlying obstacles to democratic cooperation between citizens and state institutions can be overcome across a range of policy areas and in varied national contexts.