Public Communication and Public Policy
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Public Communication and Public Policy

Reviving Democracy by Recalibrating Public Communication

  1. 350 pages
  2. English
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eBook - PDF

Public Communication and Public Policy

Reviving Democracy by Recalibrating Public Communication

About this book

An invaluable resource for shaping policies that resonate with the public and benefit democratic practices

Democracy may be widespread, but its vitality is under siege. Public trust in governments and institutions has eroded to critical levels, with many democracies failing to include citizens in meaningful consultation, engagement, and participation.

Public Communication and Public Policy: Reviving Democracy by Recalibrating Public Communication addresses this urgent need, exposing how one-way communication practices perpetuate disengagement and hinder policy effectiveness. Drawing on research across three continents, author Jim Macnamara dissects policy frameworks and government communication guidelines to uncover systemic shortcomings and offer actionable solutions.

Combining critical literature reviews, practitioner interviews, and real-world case studies, Public Communication and Public Policy delivers detailed recommendations to reform public communication—challenging conventional approaches and advocating for recalibrated consultation and citizen participation to rebuild trust and reinvigorate democratic processes.

A timely, solutions-focused analysis of democratic challenges, Public Communication and Public Policy

  • Analyzes 16 widely used policy models to reveal critical gaps in consultation and engagement practices
  • Provides detailed strategies to enhance public communication, consultation, and stakeholder participation
  • Introduces groundbreaking frameworks such as the IP-IT model of communication
  • Examines key policy failures such as Robodebt (Australia) and Post Office Horizon (UK)
  • Bridges communication theory, public policy studies, and political science

Public Communication and Public Policy: Reviving Democracy by Recalibrating Public Communication is a must-read for academics, students, and professionals in public communication, strategic communication, and public policy. It is particularly relevant for policymakers, advisers, and government communication practitioners aiming to create inclusive, effective, and trust-building policies.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394265688
eBook ISBN
9781394265701
Edition
1
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Government & Business
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. List of Tables
  7. List of Boxes
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Abbreviations
  10. Key Definitions
  11. Chapter 1 The ‘Democratic Deficit’
  12. Chapter 2 The Public Sphere – And Its Problems
  13. Chapter 3 Public Policy
  14. Chapter 4 The Public Policy Development Process
  15. Chapter 5 Public Communication
  16. Chapter 6 Consultation, Engagement, and Participation: Theory and Practical Insights
  17. Chapter 7 Behavioural Insights: Is This the Answer? Or Part of the Problem?
  18. Chapter 8 Recalibrating Public Communication for Public Policy
  19. Chapter 9 Why Governments Don’t Listen: Challenges to Address
  20. Chapter 10 Enablers of Meaningful Inclusive Engagement and Participation
  21. A Appendix A: Research Methodology
  22. Bibliography
  23. Index
  24. EULA