Safeguarding the Future
Governing in an Uncertain World
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Policy, International
| Author: | Jonathan Boston | ISBN: | 9780947518264 |
| Publisher: | Bridget Williams Books | Publication: | March 8, 2017 |
| Imprint: | BWB Texts | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jonathan Boston |
| ISBN: | 9780947518264 |
| Publisher: | Bridget Williams Books |
| Publication: | March 8, 2017 |
| Imprint: | BWB Texts |
| Language: | English |
In an era of populist politics, Brexit, Donald Trump, 24-hour news cycles and perpetual election campaigning, how do we govern well for the future? How do we take the long view, ensuring that present-day policy decisions reflect the needs and safeguard the interests of future generations?
In this timely BWB Text, acclaimed policy scholar Jonathan Boston sets out what ‘anticipatory governance’ might look like in New Zealand. Confronted with a world becoming more uncertain by the day, this book is essential reading for anyone questioning how democratic societies can tackle the unprecedented challenges ahead.
In an era of populist politics, Brexit, Donald Trump, 24-hour news cycles and perpetual election campaigning, how do we govern well for the future? How do we take the long view, ensuring that present-day policy decisions reflect the needs and safeguard the interests of future generations?
In this timely BWB Text, acclaimed policy scholar Jonathan Boston sets out what ‘anticipatory governance’ might look like in New Zealand. Confronted with a world becoming more uncertain by the day, this book is essential reading for anyone questioning how democratic societies can tackle the unprecedented challenges ahead.
