Public Policymaking in Hong Kong: Civic Engagement and State-Society Relations in a Semi-Democracy

ISBN-13: 9780415576055 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 180 str.

Eliza Lee;Joseph Chan;Elaine Chan

Opis

Discusses civic engagement and public policymaking in postcolonial Hong Kong. Utilizing case studies of citizens' advisory committees involving four policy areas - urban planning, social welfare policy, environmental protection, and arts and culture policy - this book examines the interaction between the state and civil society.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Civic Engagement and Public Policymaking in a Semi-Democracy  2. The Harbour Protection Movement  3. Southeast Kowloon Planning  4. The West Kowloon Cultural District Project  5. The Anti-Poverty Campaign  6. Municipal Solid Waste Management  7. The Committee on Performing Arts  8. Civic Engagement in Asia: Hong Kong and Other Political Regimes Compared  9. Conclusion

O autorze

Eliza W.Y. Lee is Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong.

Elaine Y.M. Chan is Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong.

Joseph C.W. Chan is Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong.

Peter T.Y. Cheung is Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong.

Wai Fung Lam is Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong.

Wai-man Lam is Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong.