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Political accountability forms a cornerstone of modern democracy. It directs the political system towards the public interest and allows the exercise of the principles of autonomy and self-determination that lie at the core of democratic politics. This title collects the contributions to debates on political accountability.

Neoliberal reforms and globalization have deeply transformed the state and set in motion a momentous shift from 'government' to 'governance'. This title brings together the key articles that helped establish governance as a major field of research and to set out the main critical issues confronting this growing body of literature.

Both the politicians and public officials are expected to be procedurally correct, refraining from bias and partiality, and to respect particular moral side constraints, notably human rights considerations. This title collects the essays that explore how far these are reasonable expectations.

Presents key articles on the debates of citizenship - from classic accounts of the historical development of citizenship, to discussions of its contemporary relevance and possible forms in a globalizing world.