‘ . . . this is an interesting and well written text which should be read by all those interested in how devolved structures are seeking to interact with the societies that they have set up to serve.’ Political StudiesClick here for further details of the the Politics and Society in Wales Series edited by Ralph Fevre.
‘ . . . this is an interesting and well written text which should be read by all those interested in how devolved structures are seeking to interact with the societies that they have set up to serve.’ Political Studies
‘While the editors assure us that this is not a definitive study of the Assembly, it is, nevertheless, a fine snapshot of the ways in which the solutions to issues in Welsh society are changing to reflect the new political structures within the nation.’
Planet‘This is an important book, and an important series, and represents a worthy contribution to our understanding of how devolution is unfolding. Each of the studies has adopted a rigorous methodological approach, and the analyses are strengthened by being theoretically-grounded . . . it offers lessons for scholars of devolution elsewhere in the UK’. (Scottish Affairs)
“ . . . informed and informative . . . a welcome addition to the literature on Welsh
devolution . . . ” Parliamentary Affairs
The creation of the National Assembly for Wales has altered the relationship of
government and governance in Wales. In assuming many policy and administrative
responsibilities previously held by central government, the Assembly promises innovation
in governance and there are high expectations that devolution will bring about significant
improvements in Welsh life. New Governance – New Democracy? questions whether
these expectations are likely to be fulfilled. Drawing on interviews with many of the
people who have influenced the devolution experiment, from politicians to ordinary
citizens, this book brings together five research projects based throughout Wales which
focus on different aspects of the devolutionary process. Contents and Contributors: *Paul Chaney, Tom Hall and Andrew Pithouse,
Introduction; *Richard Wyn Jones, and Dafydd Trystan, Turnout, Participation
and Legitimacy in the Politics of Post-devolution Wales; *Sandra Betts, John
Borland and Paul Chaney, Inclusive Government for Excluded Groups: Women and
Disabled People; * Charlotte Williams and Paul Chaney, Inclusive Government
for Excluded Groups: Ethnic Minorities; * Bella Dicks, Tom Hall and Andy Pithouse,
The National Assembly and the Voluntary Sector: A Democratisation of Relations?; *
Kevin Morgan and Gareth Rees, Learning By Doing: Devolution And The Governance Of
Economic Development In Wales; * Rachel Ashworth, George Boyne and Richard Walker,
Devolution and Regulation: The Political Control of Public Agencies in Wales; *
Paul Chaney, Tom Hall, and Andrew Pithouse, Conclusions.
Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas with the editors at the book launch.