Whose Government Is It?: The Renewal of State-Citizen Cooperation

by Pat Conaty (Contribution by), James Weinberg (Contribution by), Barry Quirk (Contribution by), Hazel Blears (Contribution by), Carol Packham (Contribution by)

Overview

This book brings together leading figures in democratic reform and civic engagement to show why and how better state-citizen cooperation is needed to improve democracy and public service. It explains why the problem of civic disengagement poses a major threat and shows how obstacles to democratic cooperation between citizens and state institutions can be overcome.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529200959
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	02/27/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Dr Henry B. Tam is a writer, educator, and former policy head for civil renewal under the last Labour Government. He has been Director of the Forum for Youth Participation&Democracy, University of Cambridge; Lecturer on politics and government for Workers’ Educational Association and the Civil Service College; and Visiting Professor, School of Lifelong Learning, Birkbeck, University of London.
University of Sheffield
Marjorie Mayo is Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research has included learning for active citizenship, and access to justice in disadvantaged communities.
Matthew Flinders is Founding Director of the Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics at the University of Sheffield – the first research centre of its kind in the world. He is also Chair of the UK Political Studies Association and a member of the board of the Academy of Social Sciences. In recent years his research and writing have focused on (amongst other issues) the rise of anti-politics, the mental wellbeing of politicians and models of democracy. He has written and presented a number of documentaries for the BBC and frequently writes for newspapers, magazines and websites around the world and currently holds a Professorial Fellowship within the House of Commons.
Marian Barnes is Emeritus Professor of Social Policy at the University of Brighton.
Henry Tam is a writer, educator and former Head for Civil Renewal under the last Labour government. He was previously a lecturer at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Introduction Government with the People ~ Henry Tam Part One: Why We Need State-Citizen Cooperation Realism and Democratic Renewal ~ Nick Pearce The Importance of Collective Control ~ Anna Coote Deliberative Engagement with Complex Policies ~ Simon Burall The Road to Empowerment ~ Hazel Blears and David Blunkett Part Two: What Is Required for Effective Engagement Lessons From Democratic Innovations ~ Graham Smith The Potential of Community Development ~ Marilyn Taylor Community Action and Civic Dialogue ~ Barry Quirk Old Age and Caring Democracy ~ Marian Barnes Young People and Everyday Democracy ~ James Sloam Part Three: How To Expand Our Civic Capability Improving Citizenship Education ~ James Weinberg and Matthew Flinders Rethinking Civic Roles ~ Jane Roberts Promoting the ‘Take Part’ Approach ~ Marjorie Mayo, Zoraida Mendiwelso-Bendek and Carol Packham Developing Public-Cooperative Partnerships ~ Pat Conaty Conclusion The Renewal of State-Citizen Cooperation ~ Henry Tam

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“At a time of rising authoritarianism and shrinking public spheres, it is instructive and inspiring to read a whole compendium of essays by scholars, practitioners and policymakers who are committed to cooperation between state and citizens. Whose Government Is It? is packed with insights for citizens and officials alike.” Peter Levine, Tufts University

Editorial Reviews

"...a substantial, go-to text for those who are studying or are interested in political science. It is a complex book, full of facts, analysis and case studies... And while the whole premise of the book may appear to be a somewhat idealistic form of democracy, with plenty of examples and case studies of how cooperation between state and citizen has been highly beneficial, it serves to demonstrate that such a goal can be achieved." Shout Out UK

19th March 2019 Shout Out UK