Multi-Level Governance

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-19-925926-7
Verlag: OUP Oxford

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 389 g

The power and future role of nation states are a topic of increasing importance. The dispersion of authority both vertically to supranational and subnational institutions and horizontally to non-state actors has challenged the structure and capacity of national governments. Multi-level governance has emerged as an important concept for understanding the dynamic relationships between state and non-state actors within territorially overarching networks.

Multi-level Governance explores definitions and applications of the concept by drawing on contributions from scholars with different concerns within the broad discipline of Political Studies. It contends that new analytical frameworks that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and epistemological positions are essential for comprehending the changing nature of governance. In this context, this volume undertakes a critical assessment of both the potentialities and the
limitations of multi-level governance.

Zielgruppe

Scholars and students of Political Science, Law, Government, Economics, International Relations, and Public Policy and Administration, politicians and officials connected with international organizations such as the UN and EU

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bache, Ian

Flinders, Matthew

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Methodenlehre
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Über Autor(innen)

Matthew Flinders was awarded the Political Studies Association's Richard Rose
Prize 2004.

Judges' Citation
'Dr Flinders has focussed on a set of topics of central
relevance to British Government and politics: the
institutions and mechanisms of accountability and
responsibility. In doing so he has addressed an
interesting and important question in a fresh way. He
has combined a strong sense of the historical
evolution of the conventions of British government
since the mid-nineteenth century; shown how the
contemporary practice of British government has
diverged from the assumptions underlying these now
obsolete conventions; and identified multiple
mechanisms that have been invoked in attempts to fill
the gap left by parliamentary non-accountability. Flinders' publications show the ability to use relevant
concepts to clarify and organize information without
losing sight of ambiguities and complexities.'