GOVERNANCE

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Anne Mette Kjær

• Language: English

• Edition: 2015

• ISBN: 9788131606759

• Pages: 250

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Governance: Key Concepts by Anne Mette Kjær is an insightful and accessible introduction to the concept of governance, a cornerstone of modern political science and public policy studies. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how governance has been theorized and applied across various subfields, including:

• Public Administration and Public Policy

• International Relations

• European Studies

• Comparative Politics

Governance remains an elusive and contested concept, often defined in multiple ways depending on the academic perspective. This textbook guides readers through the key theoretical debates, using real-world examples to illustrate how governance has been employed to describe political transformations in contemporary society.

Key topics include:

• The evolution of governance theory in public administration and policy

• Governance in global and European political systems

• Its role in comparative political analysis

• The World Bank’s approach to ‘good governance’ in developing countries

By the end, readers gain a nuanced understanding of both the strengths and limitations of governance as an analytical tool. This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of political science, international relations, public administration, and policy studies.