Governments have developed a convenient habit of blaming social problems on their citizens, placing too much emphasis on personal responsibility and pursuing policies to 'nudge' their citizens to better behaviour. Keith Dowding shows that, in fact, responsibility for many of our biggest so...

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1. Verfasser:	Dowding, Keith M. 1960- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Bristol Bristol University Press 2020
Schlagworte:	Political planning Political sociology Social problems / Government policy
Online-Zugang:	BSB01 UBG01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	Governments have developed a convenient habit of blaming social problems on their citizens, placing too much emphasis on personal responsibility and pursuing policies to 'nudge' their citizens to better behaviour. Keith Dowding shows that, in fact, responsibility for many of our biggest social crises - including homelessness, gun crime, obesity, drug addiction and problem gambling - should be laid at the feet of politicians .He calls for us to stop scapegoating fellow citizens and to demand more from our governments, who have the real power and responsibility to alleviate social problems and bring about lasting change
Beschreibung:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 19 Mar 2021) Front cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Responsibility -- 2. Gun Crime -- 3. Obesity -- 4. Homelessness -- 5. Problem Gambling -- 6. Recreational Drugs Policy -- 7. Government Responsibility -- Notes -- Sources -- Index -- Back cover
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource (xii, 198 Seiten)
ISBN:	9781529206401
DOI:	10.46692/9781529206401