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Putting Civil Society in Its Place: Governance, Metagovernance and Subjectivity

Putting Civil Society in Its Place: Governance, Metagovernance and Subjectivity

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Bob Jessop examines the concept of civil society as a governance mode and explores the limits and failures of economic and social policy in different styles of governance. He also considers the struggle to integrate civil society into governance and the power of social networks and solidarity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press


Renowned social and political theorist Bob Jessop delves into the concept of civil society as a mode of governance in this audacious challenge to prevailing perspectives. Through the development of theories on governance failure and metagovernance, the book meticulously examines the limitations and shortcomings of economic and social policies across different governance styles. It explores the principles of self-emancipation and self-responsibilisation, shedding light on the challenges of integrating civil society into governance structures. Additionally, it examines the power of social networks and solidarity within civil society, highlighting their role in mobilising efforts to address economic and social problems. The book provides a comprehensive review of the factors that determine the success of such mobilisations and identifies valuable lessons for future social innovation.

Renowned social and political theorist Bob Jessop delves into the concept of civil society as a mode of governance in this audacious challenge to prevailing perspectives. Through the development of theories on governance failure and metagovernance, the book meticulously examines the limitations and shortcomings of economic and social policies across different governance styles. It explores the principles of self-emancipation and self-responsibilisation, shedding light on the challenges of integrating civil society into governance structures. Additionally, it examines the power of social networks and solidarity within civil society, highlighting their role in mobilising efforts to address economic and social problems. The book provides a comprehensive review of the factors that determine the success of such mobilisations and identifies valuable lessons for future social innovation.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447354963

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