Governance: A Very Short Introduction

In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, understanding governance is essential for anyone who wants to make sense of the challenges and opportunities we face. This Very Short provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, theories, and practices of governance, exploring how power is distributed, exercised, and held accountable in different contexts.

Governance: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Mark Bevir

4.2 out of 5

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Written by leading scholar Bob Jessop, this book covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The different meanings of governance
• The historical evolution of governance
• The key institutions of governance
• The challenges of governance in the 21st century

Jessop argues that governance is not simply a matter of government, but rather a complex system of interactions between different actors, including the state, the market, and civil society. He also highlights the importance of understanding the global dimension of governance, as well as the need for new forms of governance that are more democratic, accountable, and sustainable.

This Very Short is an essential guide to understanding the complex world of governance. It is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the challenges and opportunities facing our world today.

About the Author

Bob Jessop is Professor of Sociology at the University of Lancaster. He is the author of numerous books and articles on governance, globalization, and social theory, including The Future of the Capitalist State, The Globalization of Capitalism, and Governance and Metagovernance.

Reviews

"A lucid and comprehensive to the complex and multifaceted world of governance. Jessop provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts, theories, and practices of governance, making this book an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing our world today." - Professor Vivien Schmidt, Boston University

"Bob Jessop has written a masterly to governance. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and evolving world of governance, from the local to the global." - Professor Gerry Stoker, University of Southampton

Table of Contents

1. What is Governance?
2. The Historical Evolution of Governance
3. The Key Institutions of Governance
4. The Challenges of Governance in the 21st Century

Further Reading

• Jessop, Bob. The Future of the Capitalist State. Polity, 2002.
• Jessop, Bob. The Globalization of Capitalism. Edward Elgar, 2010.
• Jessop, Bob. Governance and Metagovernance: On Reflexivity, Requisite Variety, and Requisite Irony. Edward Elgar, 2013.

Governance: A Very Short is available from Oxford University Press.

Governance: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by Mark Bevir

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	697 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	147 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE