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Complex Governance Networks: Foundational Concepts and Practical Implications book cover

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Complex Governance Networks Foundational Concepts and Practical Implications

By Göktuğ Morçöl Copyright 2023
242 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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What are the roles of governments and other actors in solving, or alleviating, collective action problems in today’s world? The traditional conceptual frameworks of public administration and public policy studies have become less relevant in answering this question. This book critically assesses traditional conceptual frameworks and proposes an alternative: a complex governance networks... Read more

1. Introduction

Part I: Concepts

2. Governance

3. Governance Networks

4. Complexity

Part II: A Complex Governance Networks Conceptualization

5. Introduction of the Conceptualization

6. Micro Units

7. Micro to Macro

8. Macro to Micro: Background and Conceptualizations of Downward Causation

Part III: Implications of the Complex Governance Networks Conceptualization for Key Issues in Governance

9. Wicked Problems and Effectiveness

10. Accountability

11. Democracy

Conclusions: A Summary of the Book’s Contents

Biography

Göktuğ Morçöl is Professor of Public Policy and Administration at The Pennsylvania State University in Harrisburg. His research interests are complexity theory, metropolitan governance, business improvement districts, and research methodology. He teaches courses in research methods, program evaluation, and policy analysis.

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