It is common for political leaders to claim they have no control over bad outcomes. Indeed, they often cite the arguments of political theorists and public intellectuals as to why: history rushes onwa
In the 1950s, civic society in South Africa became mobilized against racist laws that penetrated nearly every aspect of civic life. The social justice struggle that eventually displaced white minority
Many analysts now believe that the growth of presidential war power relative to Congress is irreversible. This book was written to contest that view. Its purpose is to identify what would be required
Many analysts now believe that the growth of presidential war power relative to Congress is irreversible. This book was written to contest that view. Its purpose is to identify what would be required
Surveillance technologies form an increasingly ubiquitous presence in many EU member states. CCTV cameras, traffic regulation systems, ID cards, biometric developments, airport security checks and on-
In this insightful new book, Moncrieffe argues that the traditionally narrow interpretation of accountability obscures relationships, power dynamics, structures, processes and complexities. The relati
In this insightful new book, Moncrieffe argues that the traditionally narrow interpretation of accountability obscures relationships, power dynamics, structures, processes and complexities. The relati
Participatory development and government accountability depend in part on the existence of media that provide broad access to information from varied sources and that equip and encourage people to rai
This exciting book is one of the first textbooks in the fast growing area of sustainability accounting. Contributed to, and edited by an impressive array of internationally renowned authorities, it fo
Every State has an obligation to prevent terrorist attacks emanating from its territory. This proposition stems from various multilateral agreements and UN Security Council resolutions. This book exha
Education of America’s school children always has been and always will be a hot-button issue. From what should be taught to how to pay for education to how to keep kids safe in schools, impassioned de
This book examines how international intelligence cooperation has come to prominence post-9/11 and introduces the main accountability, legal and human rights challenges that it poses.Since the end of
This book conceptualizes the accountability deficit of missions engaged in the international administration of territories. In so doing, a public law approach is adopted. The book explores to what ext
Maternal mortality remains one of the highest causes of death in the world today. The main objective of this book is to focus on a critically important part of maternal mortality and human rights viz.
By presenting the lead-teach-learn triad, Eric Glover’s The Myth of Accountability discusses the pitfalls of accountability systems in schools, while also investigating how schools have somehow manage
By presenting the lead-teach-learn triad, Eric Glover’s The Myth of Accountability discusses the pitfalls of accountability systems in schools, while also investigating how schools have somehow manage
Becoming a leader who can be respected no matter their position in life will pay dividends in one's future professional and personal pursuits. However, this is not a journey that can be taken lightly,
Becoming a leader who can be respected no matter their position in life will pay dividends in one's future professional and personal pursuits. However, this is not a journey that can be taken lightly,
"Unique in the criminology literature. Well written, and accessible to a wide range of readers." - Professor Jenny Fleming, Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies "Presents a series of policy
Few political concepts are as emblematic of our era as democratic accountability. In a time of political and economic turmoil, in which global forces have destabilized conventional relations of politi
Many social workers, health care staff and teachers maintain high standards of professionalism, often in stressful and challenging circumstances. However, research also reveals instances where individ
This practical, research-driven book provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to maintain their duty of care in respect of those with whom they work.
A wide-ranging, up-to-date resource on the practices and institutional arrangements of public sector accountability and the principles that drive public sector reforms in Australia, this authoritative
The Board of Testing and Assessment established the committee in 2002 during the early implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and charged it with examining research related to the use
In recent decades testing has become a much more visible and high-stakes accountability mechanism that is now seen as a powerful tool that can be used to drive school improvement. The purpose of this
Shane describes how international courts understand responsibility and guilt, collective guilt, and liability for the acts of others, then moves to the decline of the concept of collective responsibil
"What role do civic associations play in generating free and fair elections? For over two decades, civic and social movement organizations throughout the Americas have mobilized thousands of individua
Challenging Issues and Accountability in Nigeria's Public Administration is an attempt to treat in essay form a wide range of topics which have recently gained the trend of intensive research focus an
Challenging Issues and Accountability in Nigeria's Public Administration is an attempt to treat in essay form a wide range of topics which have recently gained the trend of intensive research focus an
Public reporting has been used experimentally in federal-provincial relations since the mid-1990s as an accountability mechanism to promote policy effectiveness, intergovernmental cooperation, and dem
This scholarly volume on accountability theory and practice examines the theoretical constructs of accountability relationships and explores, through a broad collection of data, the practical applicat
Serious scholarly analyses of the types and roles of accountability in health care first appeared in the late 1980s. That issue, along with the related issue of responsibility in health care, has cont
Recent bid protests have caused large disruptions in resource and operational planning in the Air Force, even leading to the cancellation of the Combat Search and Rescue helicopter program. Some tacti
