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Informationen zum Autor Author/Editor Description: Janet Newman is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham. She is co-author of 'The Managerial State' (with J Clarke, SAGE 97), author of 'Shaping Organisational Cultures in Local Government' (96), and co-editor of 'Gender, Culture and Organisational Change (with C Itzin, eds, 95). Klappentext 'The tale of Tony Blair and "government" is a complicated one which Janet Newman tells with insight and academic rigour¿.It deserves wide readership; it ought to pique the interest of all those concerned with the condition of British democracy' - David Walker, Analysis Editor and Leader Writer, The GuardianThe first comprehensive guide that explores the politics and policies of new Labour.This book offers:Critical insights into Labour's impact on:§ the relationship between government and citizens§ public services and their users§ the state and civil societyInterpretations of core themes in Labour's policy agenda:§ the Third Way and social democracy§ modernising government§ public service reform§ joined-up government and partnership§ public participation and democratic renewal§ remaking civil society'Janet Newman's 'Modernising Governance' provides a comprehensive and thorough critique of contemporary public sector reforms. The book combines an impressive synthesis of theoretical perspectives with a deep understanding of the practice of public policy making and management. The contradictions within a shift to governance are clearly highlighted, and the notion of a third way is carefully deconstructed. This book is an important contribution to the literature, and will provide stimulating reading for academic researchers and students' - George Boyne, Professor of Public Sector Management, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University 'The tale of Tony Blair and "government" is a complicated one which Janet Newman tells with insight and academic rigour....It deserves wide readership; it ought to pique the interest of all those concerned with the condition of British democracy' - David Walker, Analysis Editor and Leader Writer, The Guardian Zusammenfassung Explores the politics and policies of new Labour. This book offers critical insights into Labour's impact on: the relationship between government and citizens public services and their users the state and civil society. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction and the Question of Governance Understanding Governance The Dynamics of Institutional Change The Third Way Modernizing Social Democracy Modernizing Government The Politics of Reform Modernising Services The Politics of Performance Joined Up Government The Politics of Partnership Public Participation The Politics of Representation Remaking Civil Society The Politics of Inclusion Conclusion The Politics of Governance ...
