Technocracy in the European Union / Claudio M. Radaelli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Radaelli, Claudio M. (Claudio Maria), 1960-

Series:

Political dynamics of the EU series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union--Public opinion.

European Union.

Public opinion.

Public opinion--European Union countries.

Decision making.

European Union countries.

Technocracy.

Decision making--European Union countries.

Physical Description:

x, 174 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Longman, 1999.

Summary:

In mid March 1999, all 20 members of the executive leadership of the European Union resigned. This was in response to a report, from an independent panel, citing the leadership with chronic cronyism and corruption. One of the most common and strongest criticisms of the EU is that the power is held by a select few unaccountable technocrats sitting in Brussels and who, without consultation, formulate policies.

Written just prior to the mass resignations, Claudio Radaelli provided this exploration of technocracy. He has adopted an innovative approach to his study, one which is concise and analytical and which will introduce the reader to the wide ranging literature from political science, political sociology and organizational behavior on bureaucracy and technocracy. All key to understanding how the EU works. Included are two case studies which show the possibilities and limits of relying on 'technocrats'.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0582304938

OCLC:

40516767