In this analysis of the National and State Rural Development Councils (NRDC and SRDC), the authors examine the successes and failures of the original eight councils in Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Washington.
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"This is an excellent addition to our understanding of rural development and intergovernmental management. Its solid scholarship, enlightened conceptual framework, and clear writing style make it a welcome addition to the field of public policy and administration."--B. J. Reed, University of Nebraska at Omaha"This book provides insights to the tools that are essential in implementing 'new governance' partnerships. For anyone interested in these partnerships, this is a book you must read, study, and use!"--W. Robert Lovan, Director, National Rural Development Partnership "Among the many strengths of the book are its anchoring in theory, its deft use of current and classic public management literature, and its emphasis on context and history. The book is a 'must read' for anyone interested in public management and a welcome contribution to the literature."--Journal of Policy Analysis Management
Throughout the 1990's public demand for a fundamental shift in the relationship between government and its citizens has intensified. In response, a 'new governance' model has emerged, emphasizing decreased federal control in favor of intergovernmental collaboration and increased involvement of state, local, and private agencies.
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