New Governance - New Democracy?: Post-devolution Wales (Politics & Society in Wales): 1 - Softcover

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

Paul Chaney is a Research Associate, Board of Celtic Studies, University of Wales. Thomas Hall is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. Andrew Pithouse is Reader in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.

Edition details

• 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