Governance Theory and Practice A Cross-Disciplinary Approach /

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: environment...

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Main Authors: Chhotray, Vasudha
Group Author: Stoker, Gerry
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230583344
Summary: 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.
Item Description: Ebook.
Originally published in: 2008.
Carrier Form: 312 p. : 9 ill.
ISBN: 9780230546769
9780230583344 :
0230583342 :
CLC: D0
F019.6
C934
Contents: Introduction: Exploring Governance Governance in Public Administration and Political Science Governance and the New Institutional Economics International Relations Governance in Development Studies Governance in Socio Legal Studies Corporate Governance (with Damian Tobin) Participatory Governance Environmental Governance Governance: From Theory to Practice.