Whose Government Is It?: The Renewal of State-Citizen Cooperation

This Book Brings Together Leading Figures In Democratic Reform And Civic Engagement To Show Why And How Better State-citizen Cooperation Is Necessary For Achieving Positive Social Change. Their Contributions Demonstrate That, While Protest And Non-state Action May Have Their Place, Citizens Must Also Work Effectively With Public Bodies To Secure Sustainable Improvements. The Authors Explain Why The Problem Of Civic Disengagement Poses A Major Threat, Highlight What Actions Can Be Taken, And Suggest How The Underlying Obstacles To Democratic Cooperation Between Citizens And State Institutions Can Be Overcome Across A Range Of Policy Areas And In Varied National Contexts.