Books in the The Library of Contemporary Essays in Political Theory and Public Policy series

Neoliberal reforms and globalization have deeply transformed the state and set in motion a momentous shift from 'government' to 'governance'. This title brings together the key articles that helped establish governance as a major field of research and to set out the main critical issues confronting this growing body of literature.

Both the politicians and public officials are expected to be procedurally correct, refraining from bias and partiality, and to respect particular moral side constraints, notably human rights considerations. This title collects the essays that explore how far these are reasonable expectations.