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The Politics of Accountability in the Modern State

The Politics of Accountability in the Modern State

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Publisher's Synopsis

In this compelling work, Matthew Flinders examines how far alternative forms of accountability have evolved and the extent to which they remedy the current shortcomings of the parliamentary system. Adopting a pluralistic perspective, this exploration of the accountability of the core executive is clearly grounded in research methodology, thus ensuring the book makes a valid, incisive contribution to the literature. Features include: - - - A detailed study of the location of power and mechanisms of accountability in modern government which challenges the largely prosaic existing literature - - - Useful summaries of the key tensions and trends within constitutional infrastructure - - - A new and refreshing approach to the study of central government - - - Insightful critiques of major governmental policies - - This intriguing volume will be of interest to undergraduates, post-graduates and lecturers for courses on legislative studies, central government reform, public administration, British politics and research methods. -

Book information

ISBN: 9780754617211
Publisher: Ashgate
Imprint: Ashgate
Pub date:
DEWEY: 320.941
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 436
Weight: 748g
Height: 161mm
Width: 223mm
Spine width: 31mm