The State of Citizen Participation in America (Research on International Civic Engagement)

ISBN 10: 1617358347 / ISBN 13: 9781617358340

Published by Information Age Publishing, 2012

Seller Inventory # I-9781617358340

Synopsis:

This book provides a state-of-the-art assessment of citizen participation practice and research in the United States. With contributions from a stellar group of scholars, it provides readers an overview of a field at the heart of democratic governance. Individual chapters trace shifts in participation philosophy and policy, examine trends at different government levels, analyze technologyparticipation interactions, identify the participation experiences of minority populations, and explore the impact of voluntary organizations on this topic. A five-chapter section illustrates innovative cases. Another section explores the role of various methodologies in advancing participation research. The scope, depth, and timeliness of the coverage fills two voids in the public administration literature. First, the book provides a unique collection of articles for graduate courses in citizen participation and democratic governance. The volume also offers an excellent compendium for researchers who are at the frontline of participation research and practice.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The State of Citizen Participation in ...
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New