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OverviewAt the foundations of our modern conception of open government are a handful of disgruntled citizens in the Progressive Era who demanded accountability from their local officials, were rebuffed, and then brought their cases to court. Drawing on newspaper accounts, angry letters to editors, local histories, and court records, David Ress uncovers a number of miniature yet critical moments in the history of government accountability, tracing its decline as the gap between citizens and officials widened with the idea of the community as corporation and citizens as consumers. Together, these moments tell the story of how a nation thought about democracy and the place of the individual in an increasingly complex society, with important lessons for policy makers, journalists, and activists today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David RessPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2018 Weight: 2.888kg ISBN: 9783319682570ISBN 10: 3319682571 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 23 October 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. The Micropolitics of Accountability.- 2. The Street Commissioner's Records.- 3. The Right to Know Emerges.- 4. Community as Corporation.- 5. The Home Rule Idea.- 6. The Limits of the Vote.- 7. The Expert Fights Back.- 8. Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Ress is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of New England, Australia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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