ISBN:
1282260154
,
9780230583344
,
9781282260153
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (ix, 296 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Governance Theory and Practice
DDC:
306.201
Keywords:
Group decision making
;
Political science
;
Management
;
Economic policy
;
Social policy
Abstract:
Confusion about governance abounds. Many lack appreciation of how different traditions of thought in the social sciences contribute to our understanding. This book tackles these weaknesses head on and aims to provide a wider vision of the area, examining three critical areas of practice: environmental, corporate and participatory governance
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: Exploring Governance; 2 Governance in Public Administration and Political Science; 3 Governance and the New Institutional Economics; 4 Governance and International Relations; 5 Governance in Development Studies; 6 Governance in Socio-Legal Studies; 7 Corporate Governance; 8 Participatory Governance; 9 Environmental Governance; 10 Governance: From Theory to Practice; References; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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