Governance

Governance is an easy-to read introduction to an increasingly important concept in political science. It provides a clear overview of how the concept has been used in the sub-fields of public administration and public policy, international relations, European studies and comparative politics.





There is no universally accepted and agreed definition of 'governance'. It remains an elusive theory, defined and conceptualized in various ways. In this book, Anne Mette Kjaer guides the reader through the key theoretical debates which have given rise to distinct interpretations of governance. Drawing on a wide range of empirical examples to illustrate her arguments, the author explores how governance has been used in different ways to describe political changes in the modern world. She goes on to weigh up the pros and cons of governance as an analytical term, and concludes with a discussion of the World Bank's role as an international organization which aims to promote 'good governance' in poor countries across the globe.





This is the first textbook to offer a systematic assessment of current debates around the concept of governance. It will be a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of politics, international relations and public policy.

Author: Anne Mette Kjaer
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 05/21/2004
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.46h x 5.46w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9780745629797

About the Author
Anne Mette Kjaer is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Aarhus, Denmark.

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