Subversive citizens by Marian Barnes
Citizens' everyday conduct is shaped by governmental action, yet there is much evidence that both front-line public service staff and service users can sometimes act in ways that modify or disrupt intended policy outcomes. This book presents a highly original examination of how policy objectives can be 'subverted' through the actions of citizens.
"This timely book is essential reading, offering highly original and critical insights into the policy process in its contemporary context" Marjorie Mayo, Professor of Community Development, Goldsmith's College, University of London
"...this book forms a welcome addition to the current literature." Maurice Specht in Critical Policy Studies
"This edited collection makes an outstanding contribution to the debate in a provocative, compelling and original way. It is rare indeed for an edited collection to have the conceptual coherence and sense of lively dialogue on display across its chapters. This is a must read for policy makers and practitioners, social science researchers and students, and, of course, potentially subversive citizens." Professor Gordon Hughes, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University
"This is an exciting and sustained interrogation of the social relations of 'responsible' welfare at the point of delivery. It transposes and transforms Lipsky's notion of 'the street level bureaucrat' by exploring agency, counter-agency and subversion within contemporary welfare governance. A must-read." Fiona Williams, Professor of Social Policy, University of Leeds
Mayo's testimonial in reviews Hughes has also written a quote for Securing Respect
"...this book forms a welcome addition to the current literature." Maurice Specht in Critical Policy Studies
"This edited collection makes an outstanding contribution to the debate in a provocative, compelling and original way. It is rare indeed for an edited collection to have the conceptual coherence and sense of lively dialogue on display across its chapters. This is a must read for policy makers and practitioners, social science researchers and students, and, of course, potentially subversive citizens." Professor Gordon Hughes, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University
"This is an exciting and sustained interrogation of the social relations of 'responsible' welfare at the point of delivery. It transposes and transforms Lipsky's notion of 'the street level bureaucrat' by exploring agency, counter-agency and subversion within contemporary welfare governance. A must-read." Fiona Williams, Professor of Social Policy, University of Leeds
Mayo's testimonial in reviews Hughes has also written a quote for Securing Respect
Marian Barnes is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Social Science, Policy and Research Centre at the University of Brighton. She has undertaken extensive research in aspects of user involvement and public participation in health and social care, children's services and local governance.
David Prior is Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Applied Social Studies, School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham. His research has focused specifically on community safety and antisocial behaviour and more broadly on issues of citizenship and local governance.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847422071 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847422071 |
| Title | Subversive citizens |
| Author | Marian Barnes |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Year published | 2009-07-29 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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