Managing Democracies in Turbulent Times Trust, Performance, and Governance in Modern States
This book discusses some of the main challenges that arise in the management of modern democracies, with a focus on the role of citizens and their perceptions of government. A theoretical and practical framework is suggested for dealing with some of the most urgent problems that governments face to...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2014, 2014
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2014 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Prologue: The Conflict Between Good Management and Open Democracy: A Crisis of Trust
- 1 The Transformation of the Modern State
- 2 The Relationship Between Citizens and Government in Modern States: Threats and Challenges
- 3 Managing the Democratic State: Caught Between Politics and Administration
- 4 The Bureaucracy-Democracy Paradox Revisited: A Challenge to Democracy in Turbulent Times
- 5 Management, Performance and Democracy in Turbulent Times: An Evidence-Based Analysis
- 6 Epilogue: The Road to Better Governance in Modern States
- Appendix
- Index