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Citizen Participation in the Age of Contracting examines how democratic participation functions when governments contract service delivery to private organizations. This Routledge Research title explores the paradox of modern democracies: whilst citizen involvement remains fundamental to democratic governance, public service structures have grown vastly more complex through widespread contracting arrangements. Based on nearly 100 interviews with public and private managers, the book investigates how citizens influence government decisions and policies within the "hollow state" - where service delivery responsibilities are fragmented across multiple providers. The research reveals critical insights into citizen engagement mechanisms when traditional government hierarchies give way to contracted service networks. Essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers examining organizational theory, public administration, and the evolving relationship between citizens and government service delivery in contemporary democracies.

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Citizen Participation in the Age of Contracting draws on nearly 100 interviews with public and private managers to provide empirical evidence about democratic engagement.

This Routledge Research book addresses the "hollow state" concept, analysing how citizen influence operates when service delivery is contracted to private organizations.

The work is categorized within Management and Organisational Theory and Behaviour, offering insights for students and professionals studying public administration structures.

Published by Routledge, a leading academic publisher, ensuring peer-reviewed scholarship on citizen participation and democratic governance in complex service delivery environments.

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30 November 2017
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