Holding Power to Account

Holding Power to Account
Author: R. Mulgan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2003-10-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1403943834

This book provides a general overview of accountability, a key concept in modern democratic governance. Richard Mulgan draws on examples and analyses from the United States and the United Kingdom as well as other 'Westminster' countries. Major topics discussed include the contrast between accountability in the public and private sectors, the effects of public management reforms on accountability, accountability for collective actions, accountability in networks and the limits of accountability.

Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity

Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity
Author: Emine Öncüler Yayalar
Publisher: Vernon Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2024-02-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1648898394

In an era shaped by misinformation, conspiracy theories, and anti-science movements, Science and Technology Studies / Science, Technology and Society (STS) provides a lighthouse of insight and interdisciplinary research. This volume, 'Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity,' embarks on a transformative journey through the interdependencies of science, technology, and society, offering vital perspectives and new insights on these challenging topics. This book, written by scholars in the field, reshapes post-truth discourse through STS and positions STS as a central force in addressing the post-truth crisis. It presents a compelling contribution that anchors STS at the heart of contemporary debates about truth and knowledge. 'Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity' is a contemporary and thought-provoking exploration of the evolving relationship between knowledge, truth, and society. It makes the case that STS is a catalyst for reshaping our understanding of truth in an age characterised by scepticism and uncertainty.

Democracy on Demand?

Democracy on Demand?
Author: Matt Qvortrup
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021-06-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781526158956

Democracy on demand is a most comprehensive analysis of the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of referendums and the challenges to modern democracy. It shows how democracy is vulnerable, and how it can be saved from demagogues.