It's the government, stupid : how governments blame citizens for their own policies /

Governments conveniently blame social problems on their citizens, placing too much emphasis on personal responsibility. This book shows that 'nudging' citizens to better behaviour simply isn't good enough and explains why we should hold our politicians responsible for social problems.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Dowding, Keith M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Political planning.
Political sociology.
Social problems > Government policy.
Political planning > Citizen participation.
Politique publique.
Sociologie politique.
Problèmes sociaux > Politique gouvernementale.
Politique publique > Participation des citoyens.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration.
Political planning
Political planning > Citizen participation
Political sociology
Social problems > Government policy
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • List of Tables
  • Acknowledgements
  • Preface
  • 1. Responsibility
  • 2. Gun Crime
  • 3. Obesity
  • 4. Homelessness
  • 5. Problem Gambling
  • 6. Recreational Drugs Policy
  • 7. Government Responsibility
  • Notes
  • Sources
  • Index.

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