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.
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The book explores the relationship between community investment and the quality of public services. It highlights how individuals' engagement and commitment to their neighborhoods can significantly influence the effectiveness and availability of essential services. Through various case studies and analyses, it delves into the dynamics of community involvement, illustrating the crucial role that local stakeholders play in shaping public service outcomes.
This new edition enhances a pivotal work on power with a fresh Introduction and two additional chapters in the Postscript, making it accessible in paperback for the first time. It offers insights into the dynamics of power, reflecting on its implications and relevance over the past thirty years.
Keith Dowding is a major figure in relation to debates on power and highly influential in the fields of political theory and political science. Power luck and freedom is a collection of his essays and articles, that provide a significant reference point for the field of power analysis. -- .