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Author Bell, Stephen, 1954-

Title Rethinking governance : the centrality of the state in modern society / Stephen Bell and Andrew Hindmoor
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009

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Description xv, 234 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents A state-centric relational approach -- Resilient state -- Metagovernance and state capacity -- Hierarchy and top-down governance -- Governance through persuasion -- Governance through markets and contracts -- Governance through community engagement -- Governance through associations
Summary Seeking to make key developments in political science relevant to discussions about governance, this volume illustrates the dynamics of four modes of governance: via the use of markets; contracts; partnerships; and inculcating modes of self-discipline or compliance in target subjects
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-221) and index
Subject Capitalism -- Political aspects.
Political participation.
Policy networks.
Political science.
Public administration.
State, The.
Author Hindmoor, Andrew.
LC no. 2009281038
ISBN 0521712831
9780521712835