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The Resurgence of the State
The transnational architecture of global information networks has made territorial borders less significant. Boundaries between spaces are becoming blurred in the evolving information age. But do information and communication technologies networks really lead to a weakening of the nation-state? This volume revisits the 'retreat of the state' thesis and tests its validity in the 21st century. It considers cyberspace as a matter of collective and policy choice, prone to usurpation by governance structures. Governments around the world are already reacting to the information revolution and trying to re-establish their leading role in creating governance regimes for the Information Age. The volume comes at a historical moment when new political dynamics are detected and new conceptual models are sought to categorize the attempts to deal with global/transnational issues. It will intrigue the reader with expert-level analysis of the role of the state in the emerging global/supranational governance structures by providing historical context and conceptualizing trends and social dynamics.
Tampering with Tradition
Introduction: Extra-formal democracy / Peter Bogason, Sandra Kensen, and Hugh T. Miller -- Deliberative governance : renewing public service and public trust / James K. Scott, Guy B. Adams, and Barton Wechsler -- Democratic governance : allocative, integrative, or deliberative? / Peter Bogason -- Making local democracy work : neighborhood-oriented reform in Los Angeles and the Dutch Randstad / Frank Hendriks and Juliet Musso -- Democratic consequences of urban governance : what has become of representative democracy? / Karina Sehested -- Entrepreneurship in community development and local governance / Lars Hulgård -- Democratic governance and the role of public administrators / Eva Sørensen -- Mediated negotiation, a deliberative approach to democratic governance : theoretical linkages and practical examples / Gary S. Marshall and Connie P. Ozawa -- Interaction research : joining persons, theories, and practices / Sandra Kensen and Pieter W. Tops -- Democratic epistemology / Hugh T. Miller -- Extra-formal democracy : a reflection / Hugh T. Miller.
Science, Technology, and Society
Emphasizing an interdisciplinary and international coverage of the functions and effects of science and technology in society and culture, Science, Technology, and Society contains over 130 A to Z signed articles written by major scholars and experts from academic and scientific institutions and institutes worldwide. Each article is accompanied by a selected bibliography. Other features include extensive cross referencing throughout, a directory of contributors, and an extensive topical index.
Digital Divide
There is widespread concern that the Internet is exacerbating inequalities between the information rich and poor.
Democratic Governance and New Technology
Drawing on case studies from Denmark, The Netherlands and the UK, this book discusses new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Contributors argue that ICTs play an important role in the process of restructuring and redefining basic relations within the political systems of Western democracies.
Routledge Handbook on Information Technology in Government
The explosive growth in information technology has ushered in unparalleled new opportunities for advancing public service. Featuring 24 chapters from foremost experts in the field of digital government, this Handbook provides an authoritative survey of key emerging technologies, their current state of development and use in government, and insightful discussions on how they are reshaping and influencing the future of public administration. This Handbook explores: Key emerging technologies (i.e., big data, social media, Internet of Things (IOT), GIS, smart phones & mobile technologies) and their impacts on public administration The impacts of the new technologies on the relationships between ...
Party Policy and Government Coalitions
Coalitions are the commonest kind of democratic government, occurring frequently in most countries of western Europe. It is usually assumed that political parties came together in a government coalition because they agree already, or can reach an agreement, on the policy it should pursue. This book examines this idea using evidence from party election programmes and government programmes. It demonstrates that party policies do influence government programmes, but not to the extent they would if policy-agreement were the sole basis of coalition.
The Netherlands and Synthetic Drugs
The Netherlands is a large producer and trader of synthetic drugs (notably XTC and amphetamines). In fact, Dutch criminals are global leaders in the synthetic drugs industry, with distribution networks and commercial activities across the world. It is a multi-billion business forming a shadow economy that is immensely attractive to many people. This book describes why the Netherlands has become and - barring drastic action by the Dutch government - will remain such a big player in synthetic drugs. This is an abridged account of another Boom criminologie publication entitled Waar een klein land groot in kan zijn. Nederland en synthetische drugs in de afgelopen 50 jaar. (A small country punching above its weight. The Netherlands and synthetic drugs in the past 50 years). The aim of the authors is to make a contribution to the national and international debate about drugs, drugs crime and the anti-drugs efforts.
Science, Technology, and Society
'Science, Technology, and Society' offers approximately 150 articles written by major scholars and experts from academic and scientific institutions worldwide. The theme is the functions and effects of science and technology in society and culture.
