Holding Power to Account: Accountability in Modern Democracies

This book provides a general overview of accountability, a key concept in modern democratic governance. Richard Mulgan draws on examples and analyses from the United States and the United Kingdom as well as other 'Westminster' countries. Major topics discussed include the contrast between accountability in the public and private sectors, the effects of public management reforms on accountability, accountability for collective actions, accountability in networks and the limits of accountability.

Author: R. Mulgan
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 10/22/2003
Pages: 253
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.88h x 5.58w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9780333987681

About the Author
RICHARD MULGAN is Reader in Public Policy at the Australian National University and was formerly Professor of Classics and Political Studies at the University of Otago and Professor of Political Studies at the University of Auckland. He has written extensively on Greek political thought, New Zealand Politics and public sector management.