Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-336) and index.
Contents:
The Daedalus project. The rise of professional government -- The limits of democratic theory -- The technologies of expertise -- Experimenting with smarter governance -- Why smarter governance may be illegal -- Bringing smarter governance to life -- Smarter citizenship -- Conclusion: The Daedalus project.
Summary:
"The purpose of Smarter State is to provide both the theory and a practical blueprint for going beyond mere transparency and passive citizenship to a world in which citizenship is active and institutions are "open by default." Such openness and collaboration are essential if democratic societies are to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow"--Preface.
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