03085cam a2200409 i 4500 122364 20230410121027.0 140103s2014 nyua b 001 0 eng 17987862 2013043637 9781616149192 (pbk.) DLC eng DLC DLC rda pcc n-us--- JK 468 G662t 2014 352.8/80973 Gordon, Donald, 1949- Transparent government : what it means and how you can make it happen / Donald Gordon, foreword by Joseph Ferguson Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2014. 273 p. ; 23 cm Includes bibliographical references and index. p.1. Making the case for transparency in government -- What transparency is and why it matters -- A history of transparency in American politics -- How transparency arouses civic engagement -- p.2. Measuring transparency in government -- An analysis of best practices in measuring transparency -- Critical factors in measuring transparency -- The transparency index. "Provides a blueprint for more effective government and greater citizen participation. "Transparency" has become the new mantra of politicians and pundits alike. But what does it mean in practice? In this informative, clearly written book community activist Donald Gordon defines the essential features of a transparent government and makes a convincing case that it is critical for a healthy and maturing democracy and the basic liberties we all take for granted. Gordon first presents a clear definition of transparency in government and why we should pursue it, followed by a review of the history of transparency in American politics. He then makes the case for how transparency serves as the foundation for active civic engagement. The heart of the book is Gordon's "Transparency Index." The author examines best practices in measuring transparency and then isolates the critical factors that can be used to assess any type of government and its commitment to transparency. In addition, a scoring system is presented that allows for comparison of government entities. For anyone who wishes that government were more effective and responsive, this book shows how these goals can be achieved"-- Provided by publisher. Transparency in government United States. Transparencia en el gobierno Estados Unidos. Government information Access control United States. Información gubernamental Control de acceso Estados Unidos. Public administration United States. Administración pública Estados Unidos. United States Politics and government. Estados Unidos Política y gobierno. POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy. bisacsh POLITICAL SCIENCE / Government / General. bisacsh Cover image 9781616149192.jpg lcc bk JaaM 56492 56492 0 0 lcc 0 0 CS BJB BJB CS 2023-04-10 1 0 JK 468 G662t 2014 00000115423 2018-10-24 00:00:00 1 2018-10-24 bk