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Modernizing Governance: New Labour, Policy and Society

by Janet E. Newman

New Labour’s approach to government and society

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New Labour’s approach to government and society

Janet E. Newman examines New Labour’s politics and policy agenda through its changing relationships among government, citizens, public services and civil society. The book considers themes including the Third Way and social democracy, public-service reform, partnership across government, public participation and democratic renewal. Its scope connects debates about how government is organized with questions about the role of citizens and the shape of civil society, offering a guide to the political and institutional priorities associated with New Labour.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers studying British politics and the New Labour period.
  • Those interested in public administration, public-service reform and government–citizen relations.
  • Readers exploring social democracy, democratic participation and civil society.

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New Labour and social democracyGovernment and citizensPublic-service reformDemocratic participationCivil society

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Book overview

'The tale of Tony Blair and "government" is a complicated one which Janet Newman tells with insight and academic rigour....It deserves wide readership; it ought to pique the interest of all those concerned with the condition of British democracy' - David Walker, Analysis Editor and Leader Writer, The GuardianThe first comprehensive guide that explores the politics and policies of new Labour.This book offers: Critical insights into Labour's impact on: the relationship between government and citizens public services and their users the state and civil societyInterpretations of core themes in Labour's policy agenda: the Third Way and social democracy modernising government public service reform joined-up government and partnership public participation and democratic renewal remaking civil society
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