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020			_a9781616149192 (pbk.)
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050	1	4	_aJK 468 _bG662t 2014
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100	1		_aGordon, Donald, _d1949-
245	1	0	_aTransparent government : _bwhat it means and how you can make it happen / _cDonald Gordon, foreword by Joseph Ferguson
260			_aAmherst, New York : _bPrometheus Books, _c2014.
300			_a273 p. ; _c23 cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505			_ap.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.
520			_a"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"-- _cProvided by publisher.
650		0	_aTransparency in government _zUnited States.
650		4	_aTransparencia en el gobierno _zEstados Unidos.
650		0	_aGovernment information _xAccess control _zUnited States.
650		4	_aInformación gubernamental _xControl de acceso _zEstados Unidos.
650		0	_aPublic administration _zUnited States.
650		4	_aAdministración pública _zEstados Unidos.
651		0	_aUnited States _xPolitics and government.
651		4	_aEstados Unidos _xPolítica y gobierno.
650		7	_aPOLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aPOLITICAL SCIENCE / Government / General. _2bisacsh
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