Towards a New Civic Bureaucracy: Lessons from Sustainable Development for the Crisis of Governance

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Matthew J. Quinn (Cardiff University)

Towards a New Civic Bureaucracy

Lessons from Sustainable Development for the Crisis of Governance

Matthew J. Quinn (Cardiff University)

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English

Policy Press
22 February 2022

Public administration; Civil service & public sector

Matthew Quinn plots a landmark reimagination of governance and public administration, underpinned by sustainable development and civic republicanism.

Using international exemplars, the book proposes a new 'civic bureaucracy' which fosters societal engagement and dialogue. It sheds new light on debates about the emerging crisis of governance, the role of public bureaucracy and the means to embed sustainability in governance.

By: Matthew J. Quinn (Cardiff University)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447359647
ISBN 10: 144735964X
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 22 February 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Framing the Thinking 2. Governance and Sustainable Development as Governmentality 3. Bureaucratic Practice and Governmentality 4. Lessons from Governing for Sustainable Development 5. Towards a New Civic Bureaucracy Closing Words

Matthew J. Quinn has over 30 years of experience of work on sustainability governance as a senior UK official. He is Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Cardiff University.

Reviews for Towards a New Civic Bureaucracy: Lessons from Sustainable Development for the Crisis of Governance

Matthew J. Quinn's research has been at the heart of developing sustainable and democratic governance structures which are vital to securing fairness for all and healthy environments. His book is essential reading for everyone who shares this concern. Peter Davies, Trustee, Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development Matthew J. Quinn has done the impossible: chartered what it means to govern for genuine sustainability. Drawing on his unique experience, especially in Wales, this is an object lesson in the changes we must make if we are to save ourselves and the planet for future generations. Fiona Reynolds, Emmanuel College Matthew J. Quinn offers hope in civic dialogue as a pathway to deep changes needed to live well with the earth, to transform government itself from controller to enabler of deep change and to create a legal framework for a 'liberated public bureaucracy'. Harriet Friedmann, University of Toronto and Toronto Food Policy Council