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Learning Cities, Learning Regions, Learning Communities

Author : Norman Longworth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134195125
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Learning Cities, Learning Regions, Learning Communities written by Norman Longworth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the mental and social landscape of the city of today and tomorrow; the way in which people think, interact, work together, learn and live with and among each other. Written to address the urgent need for a guide to the principles and practices of lifelong learning, the topics covered include: an introduction to the idea of learning cities policies and strategies for the learning city, including examples form around the world how to activate learning, involve stakeholders and encourage citizen participation in a learning city or region. Written by one of the world’s foremost thinkers in the field, this book is highly readable and easily accessible to anyone interested in the issues addressed. Workers in local, regional and national government, academics and students of lifelong learning, in addition to anyone with an interest in the future of cities and communities will find this a truly invaluable resource and guide to a way of thinking that many see as the way to a better tomorrow.

Australian Parks and Leisure

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Australian Parks and Leisure written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Australia

Author : Marian Sawer
Publisher : Federation Press
ISBN 13 : 9781862877252
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (772 download)

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Download or read book Australia written by Marian Sawer and published by Federation Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On many criteria, Australia has been a pioneering democracy. As one of the oldest continuing democracies, however, a health check has long been overdue. Since 2002 the Democratic Audit of Australia, a major democracy assessment project, has been applying an internationally tested set of indicators to Australian political institutions and practices.The indicators derive from four basic principles--political equality, popular control of government, civil liberties and human rights and the quality of public deliberation. Comparative data are taken from Australia's nine jurisdictions, as well as from three comparator democracies, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for reform.Some of the findings are disturbing. For example, Australia has fallen well behind in the regulation of private money in elections and in controlling the use of government or parliamentary resources for partisan benefit. Transparency and accountability have suffered from relatively weak FOI regimes and from executive dominance of parliaments.For those studying democracy or wanting to reform Australian politics, The State of Democracy provides a wealth of evidence in a well-illustrated and highly accessible format. Internationally, it is an important contribution to the democracy assessment literature and pushes into new areas such as the intergovernmental decision-making of federalism.

Dilemmas of Engagement

Author : Jenny Stewart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781921536823
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Dilemmas of Engagement written by Jenny Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Consultation' has become something of a mantra in contemporary governance. Governments well understand that policy occurs in a highly contestable environment in which there are multiple, and often competing interests. They well recognise the political imperative to 'engage' stakeholders in order to manage potential conflict and, hopefully, obtain acceptance for their policies and programs. As a result, politicians and public officials frequently emphasise the need for consultation as an essential element of the deliberative processes underpinning the development of policy or the implementation of programs and services. But, moving beyond the rhetoric of consultation and engagement, how well is it done? In this monograph, Professor Jenny Stewart maps out the principal approaches used by governments to consult with and engage affected communities of interest. Stewart critically assesses the available literature and draws directly upon the experiences of political actors, bureaucrats and community sector organisations in order to identify the 'good, bad, and the ugly' of engagement. Through a judicious use of selected case studies, Stewart distils the essential dilemmas and contradictions inherent in many consultation strategies and highlights their relative strengths and weaknesses. This monograph is a probing and dispassionate analysis of the rationales, methodologies and outcomes of consultation and engagement. It is not intended to be a 'cookbook' or a 'how to' manual for those consulting or the consulted. Nevertheless, there is much here for the policy practitioner, the researcher and members of those 'communities of interest' who might, one day, find themselves the target of engagement.

The Dilemmas of Engagement

Author : Jenny Stewart
Publisher : ANU E Press
ISBN 13 : 1921536837
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book The Dilemmas of Engagement written by Jenny Stewart and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `Consultation¿ has become something of a mantra in contemporary governance. Governments well understand that policy occurs in a highly contestable environment in which there are multiple, and often competing interests. They well recognise the political imperative to `engage¿ stakeholders in order to manage potential conflict and, hopefully, obtain acceptance for their policies and programs. As a result, politicians and public officials frequently emphasise the need for consultation as an essential element of the deliberative processes underpinning the development of policy or the implementation of programs and services. But, moving beyond the rhetoric of consultation and engagement, how well is it done? In this monograph, Professor Jenny Stewart maps out the principal approaches used by governments to consult with and engage affected communities of interest. Stewart critically assesses the available literature and draws directly upon the experiences of political actors, bureaucrats and community sector organisations in order to identify the `good, bad, and the ugly¿ of engagement. Through a judicious use of selected case studies, Stewart distils the essential dilemmas and contradictions inherent in many consultation strategies and highlights their relative strengths and weaknesses. This monograph is a probing and dispassionate analysis of the rationales, methodologies and outcomes of consultation and engagement. It is not intended to be a `cookbook¿ or a `how to¿ manual for those consulting or the consulted. Nevertheless, there is much here for the policy practitioner, the researcher and members of those `communities of interest¿ who might, one day, find themselves the target of engagement.

OECD Territorial Reviews: The Metropolitan Region of Melbourne, Australia 2003

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264101608
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book OECD Territorial Reviews: The Metropolitan Region of Melbourne, Australia 2003 written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2003-10-30 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OECD's comprehensive territorial review of Melbourne, Australia's second largest city, most important container port, and leading cultural and educational centre.

Adult Learning and Education

Author : Kjell Rubenson
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123814901
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Adult Learning and Education written by Kjell Rubenson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As individuals and societies try to respond to fundamental economic and social transformation, the field of adult learning and education is rapidly getting increased attention and new topics for research on adult learning have emerged. This collection of articles from the International Encyclopedia of Education 3e offers practitioners and researchers in the area of adult learning and education a comprehensive summary of main developments in the field. The 45 articles provide insight into the historical development of the field, its conceptual controversies, domains and provision, perspectives on adult learning, instruction and program planning, outcomes, relationship to economy and society and its status as a field of scholarly study and practice. - Saves researchers time in summarizing in one place what is otherwise an interdisciplinary field in cognitive psychology, personality, sociology, and education - Level of presentation focuses on critical research, leaving out the extraneous and focusing on need-to-know information - Contains contributions from top international researchers in the field - Makes MRW content affordable to individual researchers

International Encyclopedia of Education

Author :
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080448941
Total Pages : 6964 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Education written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 6964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of education has experienced extraordinary technological, societal, and institutional change in recent years, making it one of the most fascinating yet complex fields of study in social science. Unequalled in its combination of authoritative scholarship and comprehensive coverage, International Encyclopedia of Education, Third Edition succeeds two highly successful previous editions (1985, 1994) in aiming to encapsulate research in this vibrant field for the twenty-first century reader. Under development for five years, this work encompasses over 1,000 articles across 24 individual areas of coverage, and is expected to become the dominant resource in the field. Education is a multidisciplinary and international field drawing on a wide range of social sciences and humanities disciplines, and this new edition comprehensively matches this diversity. The diverse background and multidisciplinary subject coverage of the Editorial Board ensure a balanced and objective academic framework, with 1,500 contributors representing over 100 countries, capturing a complete portrait of this evolving field. A totally new work, revamped with a wholly new editorial board, structure and brand-new list of meta-sections and articles Developed by an international panel of editors and authors drawn from senior academia Web-enhanced with supplementary multimedia audio and video files, hotlinked to relevant references and sources for further study Incorporates ca. 1,350 articles, with timely coverage of such topics as technology and learning, demography and social change, globalization, and adult learning, to name a few Offers two content delivery options - print and online - the latter of which provides anytime, anywhere access for multiple users and superior search functionality via ScienceDirect, as well as multimedia content, including audio and video files

Planning

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Planning written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Community Engagement in the NSW Planning System

Author : New South Wales. Department of Local Government
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780734704030
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Community Engagement in the NSW Planning System by : New South Wales. Department of Local Government

Download or read book Community Engagement in the NSW Planning System written by New South Wales. Department of Local Government and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook and website is a starting point in fulfilling the need for practical guidance on how to conduct quality processes of community engagement."--P. 3.

Public Policy Values

Author : J. Stewart
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230240755
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Public Policy Values written by J. Stewart and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more policy issues involve issues that are explicitly values-based, yet public policy analysis tends to skirt around the question of values. Public Policy Values overcomes this reluctance by showing how public policies enable values-choices to be made, often without seeming to do so.

Westminster Legacies

Author : Haig Patapan
Publisher : UNSW Press
ISBN 13 : 9780868408484
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Westminster Legacies written by Haig Patapan and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the ways in which the Westminster system has influenced the shaping of responsible government and democracy across Asia, Australasia and the Pacific. It also examines the ways the Westminster system has been adapted in these different countries in the light of local practices and traditions.

The Rebirth of Urban Democracy

Author : Kent E. Portney
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 9780815723660
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book The Rebirth of Urban Democracy written by Kent E. Portney and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2002-09-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era when government seems remote and difficult to approach, participatory democracy may seem a hopelessly romantic notion. Yet nothing is more crucial to the future of American democracy than to develop some way of spurring greater citizen participation. In this important book, Jeffrey Berry, Ken Portney, and Ken Thompson examine cities that have created systems of neighborhood government and incorporated citizens in public policymaking. Through careful research and analysis, the authors find that neighborhood based participation is the key to revitalizing American democracy. The Rebirth of Urban Democracy provides a thorough examination of five cities with strong citizen participation programs--Birmingham, Dayton, Portland, St. Paul, and San Antonio. In each city, the authors explore whether neighborhood associations encourage more people to participate; whether these associations are able to promote policy responsiveness on the art of local governments; and whether participation in these associations increases the capacity of people to take part in government. Finally, the authors outline the steps that can be taken to increase political participation in urban America. Berry, Portney, and Thomson show that citizens in participatory programs are able to get their issues on the public agenda and develop a stronger sense of community, greater trust in government officials, and more confidence in the political system. From a rigorous evaluation of surveys and interviews with thousands of citizens and policymakers, the authors also find that central governments in these cities are highly responsive to their neighborhoods and that less conflict exists among citizens and policymakers. The authors assert that these programs can provide a blueprint for major reform in cities across the country. They outline the components for successful participation programs and offer recommendations for those who want to get involved. They demonstrate that participatio

Managing Public Expenditure A Reference Book for Transition Countries

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264192603
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book Managing Public Expenditure A Reference Book for Transition Countries written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2001-03-20 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Public Expenditure presents a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of all aspects of public expenditure management from the preparation of the budget to the execution, control and audit stages.

The Decline of the Tea Lady

Author : Jenny Stewart
Publisher : Wakefield Press
ISBN 13 : 9781862546110
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (461 download)

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Download or read book The Decline of the Tea Lady written by Jenny Stewart and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses humourous anecdotes to investigate the art of management.

People, Potholes and City Politics

Author : Karen Herland
Publisher : Black Rose Books Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9781551644998
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book People, Potholes and City Politics written by Karen Herland and published by Black Rose Books Ltd.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Implementing Citizen Participation in a Bureaucratic Society

Author : Mary Grisez Kweit
Publisher : Praeger Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Implementing Citizen Participation in a Bureaucratic Society written by Mary Grisez Kweit and published by Praeger Publishers. This book was released on 1981 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: