Title
Governance in Dark Times
Files
Description
Inspired by Hannah Arendt and several other philosophers, Governance in Dark Times is the first book to explore the philosophical and value underpinnings needed to guide public servants in these times. Featuring down-to-earth discussions of such issues as terrorism, torture, and homeland security, it suggests ways for people in government to think more deeply, judge more wisely, and act more meaningfully. Camilla Stivers argues that the most urgent requirement in dark times is re-kindling what Arendt called "the light of the public," and offers practical steps for public servants to create spaces for citizen dialogue and engagement in public life. Ideas like "governance of the common ground" and "public service as social hope" will spark discussion and encourage renewed dedication to the work of governing.
ISBN
9781589011977
Publication Date
3-2008
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
City
Washington, DC
Keywords
Public Service, Public Administration
Recommended Citation
Stivers, Camilla, "Governance in Dark Times" (2008). Urban Affairs Books. 3.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/urban_bks/3
