Holding Power to Account

Accountability in Modern Democracies
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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.

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  • ISBN13 9781403943835
  • Released 2003
  • Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
  • Format Elektronisk medie
  • Language English