It’s the Government, Stupid: How Governments Blame Citizens for Their Own Policies

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Keith Dowding (Australian National University & Department of Government, London School of Economics)

It’s the Government, Stupid

How Governments Blame Citizens for Their Own Policies

Keith Dowding (Australian National University & Department of Government, London School of Economics)

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Bristol University Press
01 September 2020

Politics & government; Political science & theory; Public administration

Governments have developed a convenient habit of blaming social problems on their citizens, placing too much emphasis on personal responsibility and pursuing policies to 'nudge' their citizens to better behaviour.

Dowding shows that, in fact, responsibility for many of our biggest social crises — including obesity, gun crime, homelessness, drug addiction and problem gambling — should be laid at the feet of politicians.

He argues for a radical shift, encouraging us to stop scapegoating fellow citizens. He calls instead for us to demand more from our governments, who have the real power and responsibility to alleviate problems and bring about lasting change.

By: Keith Dowding (Australian National University & Department of Government London School of Economics)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781529206395
ISBN 10: 1529206391
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 01 September 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Responsibility; Gun Crime; Obesity; Homelessness; Problem Gambling; Recreational Drugs Policy; Government Responsibility.

Keith Dowding is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Political Philosophy at the Australian National University. Previously he was Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics. He has published over 90 articles and 20 books including Rational Choice and Political Power (Bristol University Press, 2019).