New Governance - New Democracy?: Post-devolution Wales (Politics & Society in Wales) - Softcover

 
9780708316788: New Governance - New Democracy?: Post-devolution Wales (Politics & Society in Wales)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0708316786 ISBN 13: 9780708316788
Publisher: University of Wales Press, 2001

Synopsis

The creation of the National Assembly for Wales and Scottish Parliament has altered the democratic landscape of the UK. In assuming many policy and adminstraitve responsiblities previously held by the central government, the Welsh assembly promises innovation in governance and there are high expectations that devolution will bring about significant changes in Welsh life. "New Governance - New Democracy?" questions whether these expectations are likely to be fulfiled. Drawing on interviews with many of the people who have influenced the devolution experiment, from poltitions to ordinary citizens, this book offers interdisciplinary discussion and analysis of issues ranging from electorial turnout, participation and legitimacy to the involvement of marginalized groups in the process of government. It also examines the developing relationship between the new Welsh legislature and the voluntary sector, the governance of economic development and the regulation and political control of public agencies in Wales.

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About the Author

Dr Paul Chaney is Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Cardiff University. He has published widely on territorial politics, social policy and, equality and human rights. Dr Tom Hall is Head of School at Cardiff University. Andrew Pithouse is Professor of Social Work Studies at Cardiff University.

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Publisher
University of Wales Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0708316786
ISBN 13 
9780708316788
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
250
Editor
Paul Chaney, Tom Hall, Andrew Pithouse