This book brings together leading figures in democratic reform and civic engagement to show why and how better state-citizen cooperation is necessary for achieving positive social change. Their contributions demonstrate that, while protest and non-state action may have their place, citizens must also work effectively with public bodies to secure sustainable improvements.
The authors explain why the problem of civic disengagement poses a major threat, highlight what actions can be taken, and suggest how the underlying obstacles to democratic cooperation between citizens and state institutions can be overcome across a range of policy areas and in varied national contexts.
Table of Content
Introduction
Government with the People ~ Henry Tam
Part One: Why We Need State-Citizen Cooperation
Realism and Democratic Renewal ~ Nick Pearce
The Importance of Collective Control ~ Anna Coote
Deliberative Engagement with Complex Policies ~ Simon Burall
The Road to Empowerment ~ Hazel Blears and David Blunkett
Part Two: What Is Required for Effective Engagement
Lessons From Democratic Innovations ~ Graham Smith
The Potential of Community Development ~ Marilyn Taylor
Community Action and Civic Dialogue ~ Barry Quirk
Old Age and Caring Democracy ~ Marian Barnes
Young People and Everyday Democracy ~ James Sloam
Part Three: How To Expand Our Civic Capability
Improving Citizenship Education ~ James Weinberg and Matthew Flinders
Rethinking Civic Roles ~ Jane Roberts
Promoting the ‘Take Part’ Approach ~ Marjorie Mayo, Zoraida Mendiwelso-Bendek and Carol Packham
Developing Public-Cooperative Partnerships ~ Pat Conaty
Conclusion
The Renewal of State-Citizen Cooperation ~ Henry Tam
About the author
Henry Tam is a writer, educator and former Head for Civil Renewal under the last Labour government. He was previously a lecturer at the University of Cambridge.
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