This book responds to an on-going perception of a 'crisis' in public accountability in modern-day governance caused by globalization and increased power of private economic interests. It provides the most comprehensive survey to-date of how different organizations hold persons acting in the public interest to account and the problems involved. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Illustration(s): 1 Tables, unspecified; 9 Line drawings, unspecified Number of pages: 474 Collection: Cambridge Studies in Law and Society Publication date: 2006 Dimensions: 154 x 228 x 29 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Michael W. (Australian National University, Canberra) Dowdle