Holding Power to Account: Accountability in Modern Democracies Richard Mulgan is an English-language study book that provides an in-depth look at the mechanisms of accountability transfer in modern democracies. This work is relevant for professionals and researchers within the political science field.
The book analyzes how holding power is effectively realized within different governance models, with attention to examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, and other 'Westminster' countries. Central themes include differences in accountability between the public and private sectors, the impact of public management reforms, collective responsibility, network accountability, and the limits of accountability.
This reference work is suitable for those working in comparative politics and political theory in modern democracies.
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