TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gordon,Donald
TI  - Transparent government: what it means and how you can make it happen 
SN  - 9781616149192 (pbk.)
AV  - JK 468 G662t 2014
U1  - 352.8/80973 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Amherst, New York
PB  - Prometheus Books
KW  - Transparency in government
KW  - United States
KW  - Transparencia en el gobierno
KW  - Estados Unidos
KW  - Government information
KW  - Access control
KW  - Información gubernamental
KW  - Control de acceso
KW  - Public administration
KW  - Administración pública
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE / Government / General
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - Política y gobierno
N1  - 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
N2  - "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"--
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