Challenging Governance Theory

by Davies, Jonathan S.

• ISBN13: 9781847426147
• ISBN10: 184742614X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-15
• Publisher: Policy Pr

Summary

This book develops a Gramscian account of contemporary governance. It critiques the fashionable view that there has been a shift from hierarchy to networks, arguing instead that the ideology of network governance is part of the neoliberal hegemonic project. However, there are major barriers to accomplishing this project. This book will be essential reading for academics and students, particularly in policy studies, political science, management, social policy and governance studies'.

Author Biography

Jonathan S. Davies is Professor of Critical Policy Studies at De Montfort University, having formerly worked at the University of Warwick. He previously studied for his DPhil at the University of York and has since published widely in urban politics, governance and public policy.

Table of Contents

List of tables	p. vi
Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
The network governance milieu	p. 9
Network governance policy	p. 31
The limits of network governance	p. 55
Beyond the transformation thesis	p. 75
From network governance to hegemony	p. 101
Gramscian governance research	p. 125
Conclusion	p. 151
References	p. 157
Index	p. 181
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