On Michael Oakeshott

Article Abstract:

Self-styled civil theorist Michael Oakeshott has written on both the liberal and conservative sides of political theory, but should be classified as neither. Oakeshott's insight on human experience, his perspective of politics as a practical activity and the consistency of his arguments reveal him as a champion of civil association, a theory of the state's role. While his relation of theory to conduct reaches some fallacious conclusions, his other work establishes him as an inspired independent.

Criticism and interpretation, Political scientists, Political sociology, Oakeshott, Michael Joseph

---

Steering the British state in the information age

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the role of information technology in British politics, focusing on how the Internet, e-mail and the World Wide Web are used in political communication. Issues include the flexiblitiy, cost-effectiveness and connectivity of modern information systems, and focuses on how these innovations will affect the ability of core actors to steer the British state.

Analysis, Information technology, Information services, Politics, Communication in politics, Political communication

---

The Blair gorvernment and the core executive

Article Abstract:

The ideas of a UK core executive and the reforms that have taken place in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Cabinet Office (CO) are reviewed. The effects of the Blair government on the Centre and the parliamentary changes are highlighted.

Public affairs, Political activity, Blair, Tony, Political systems, Parliamentary government

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: More than a market? The regulation of sport in the European Union. Water in the environment/socio-economic development discourse: Sustainability, changing management paradigms and policy responses in a global system
• Abstracts: Senate District 32. Local government hits the wall. CalIPERS ventures into Silicon Valley
• Abstracts: One big tap: merging the giant state and federal water projects. What's up for the Golden State?
• Abstracts: Oakland. Helping kids over life's hurdles: mentors called to action. An Orange County snapshot
• Abstracts: America speaks: tell me something new. The great voter divide

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.