Handbook on Theories of Governance

第二版

2nd edition

Edited by Christopher Ansell, Professor of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, US and Jacob Torfing, Professor of Politics and Institutions, Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, Denmark and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University, Norway

的彻底revised and updated Handbook on Theories of Governance brings together leading scholars in the field to summarise and assess the diversity of governance theories. The Handbook advances a deeper theoretical understanding of governance processes, illuminating the interdisciplinary foundations of the field.

‘The second edition of the Handbook on Theories of Governance attests to the increasing relevance – indeed the centrality – of governance theories to 21st century political and public policy challenges. With the addition of 6 new chapters and an excellent grounding preface, this edition underscores the growing array of contributing disciplines, scales, and perspectives that enrich our understanding and appreciation of governance theories.’
– Kirk Emerson, University of Arizona, US

‘Pity the poor doctoral student who propose to tackle theories of governance. Confronted by many competing theories from multiple disciplines, which way to turn? Once hapless, now help is to hand. Ansell and Torfing provide an authoritative, comprehensive source. They cannot reconcile all the theoretical and disciplinary differences, but they can and do provide a systematic overview of the field. All can now reflect upon this current blessing not their previous misfortune.’
– Roderick Rhodes, University of Southampton, UK