Organized Citizen Participation in Urban Areas
Author | : John D. Hutcheson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Local government |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : John D. Hutcheson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Local government |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jack DeSario |
Publisher | : Praeger |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1987-01-13 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
As services provided by government have expanded over the past several decades, so inevitably, has bureaucracy--especially the corps of professional administrators in charge of programs ranging from health care to the maintenance of efficient transportation networks. Under pressure from reform groups to promote public accountability by involving citizens in the decision-making process, government has begun to place private citizens on many important health, education, transportation, and environmental planning bodies. This study of citizen participation and technocracy, written by twelve prominent specialists, provides the first comprehensive theoretical and empirical analyses of these recent developments and their impact on formulating, directing, and implementing public policies.
Author | : Raffaella Nanetti |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : City planning |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Elizabeth Handasyde |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1949 |
Genre | : Cities and towns |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Frank X. Steggert |
Publisher | : Cambridge, Mass. : Ballinger Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Hans B. C. Spiegel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Community development |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Community development |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Boston Urban Observatory |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Boston (Mass.) |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kent E. Portney |
Publisher | : Brookings Institution Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2002-09-13 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780815723660 |
In an era when government seems remote and difficult to approach, participatory democracy may seem a hopelessly romantic notion. Yet nothing is more crucial to the future of American democracy than to develop some way of spurring greater citizen participation. In this important book, Jeffrey Berry, Ken Portney, and Ken Thompson examine cities that have created systems of neighborhood government and incorporated citizens in public policymaking. Through careful research and analysis, the authors find that neighborhood based participation is the key to revitalizing American democracy. The Rebirth of Urban Democracy provides a thorough examination of five cities with strong citizen participation programs--Birmingham, Dayton, Portland, St. Paul, and San Antonio. In each city, the authors explore whether neighborhood associations encourage more people to participate; whether these associations are able to promote policy responsiveness on the art of local governments; and whether participation in these associations increases the capacity of people to take part in government. Finally, the authors outline the steps that can be taken to increase political participation in urban America. Berry, Portney, and Thomson show that citizens in participatory programs are able to get their issues on the public agenda and develop a stronger sense of community, greater trust in government officials, and more confidence in the political system. From a rigorous evaluation of surveys and interviews with thousands of citizens and policymakers, the authors also find that central governments in these cities are highly responsive to their neighborhoods and that less conflict exists among citizens and policymakers. The authors assert that these programs can provide a blueprint for major reform in cities across the country. They outline the components for successful participation programs and offer recommendations for those who want to get involved. They demonstrate that participatio
Author | : United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : Community organization |
ISBN | : |