"The Politics Of Accountability In The Modern State | Politics

This title was first puplished in 2001: In this compelling work Matthew Flinders examines how far alternative forms of accountability have evolved and the extent to which they remedy the current shortcomings of the parliamentary system. Adopting a pluralistic perspective this exploration of the accountability of the core executive is clearly grounded in research methodology thus ensuring the book makes a valid incisive contribution to the literature. Features include: - A detailed study of the location of power and mechanisms of accountability in modern government which challenges the largely prosaic existing literature - Useful summaries of the key tensions and trends within constitutional infrastructure - A new and refreshing approach to the study of central government - Insightful critiques of major governmental policies This intriguing volume will be of interest to undergraduates post-graduates and lecturers for courses on legislative studies central government reform public administration British politics and research methods. |The Politics of Accountability in the Modern State | Politics