The Library of Contemporary Essays in Political Theory and Public Policy

The normative appraisal of public policy - both the process of policy-making And The substance of the policies themselves - is becoming ever more salient for politicians, public officials, citizens And The academics who study them. On the one hand, The wider population is better informed than ever before of the activities of those that govern them And The consequences of their decisions. As societies have become more wealthy, So the expectations of citizens have grown and with it their tendency to criticise those who work on their behalf. On the other hand, though committed To The ideal of democracy, these same citizens have become ever more disillusioned with its actual working as a means for holding politicians and bureaucrats to account. A whole new machinery for standard setting and monitoring political behaviour has developed. The purpose of this series is to explore and assess the normative implications of this development, appraising the efficacy and legitimacy of the procedures and mechanisms used, And The outcomes they aim to achieve. These issues are at the heart of many of the most exciting new areas of research and teaching in moral and political philosophy, politics and international relations, public administration and law and jurisprudence. The articles chosen reflect this disciplinary mix And The interdisciplinary work that has arisen in this area as a result. These four volumes will be suitable for masters and professional courses in public policy, political theory and international relations; jurisprudence, international and public law; applied ethics and political philosophy; as well as a useful resource for scholars doing research as well as teaching in these areas.