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I am working on a book chapter about sustainability and wanting to include some discussion of the "purpose of government." However, political and social science literature (where I assume such a discussion would exist) are not very well represented in my knowledge. Would anyone have some suggested reading - citations to guide me? Many thanks for any assistance you can give.

Carolyn

Carolyn J. Fausnaugh PhD, CPA
Asst Professor of Strategy & New Ventures
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida 32901
Phone: 321-674-7375; Fax: 321-674-8896
E-mail: cfausnau@fit.edu

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You might talk to the Alliance for Sustainability in Ashland, Wisconsin.
They're a nonprofit with personnel who stay up-to-date on literature. With
sustainability, it'd be most efficient if you focused on a scope of
sustainability, e.g., economic, community, water, land, etc.
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From: "Carolyn Fausnaugh" <cfausnau@FIT.EDU>
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Subject: Readings - citation request: Purpose of Government


I am working on a book chapter about sustainability and wanting to include
some discussion of the "purpose of government." However, political and
social science literature (where I assume such a discussion would exist)
are not very well represented in my knowledge. Would anyone have some
suggested reading - citations to guide me? Many thanks for any assistance
you can give.

Carolyn

Carolyn J. Fausnaugh PhD, CPA
Asst Professor of Strategy & New Ventures
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida 32901
Phone: 321-674-7375; Fax: 321-674-8896
E-mail: cfausnau@fit.edu

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How about being very clear on exactly what you are intending to sustain?
Many notions of sustainability simply amount to interference with Mother
Nature who uses discontinuation or death profusely.

For example, is it sustainability that you seek or continual, selective
renewal?

Anyway, the purpose of government (of human behavior) is well stated in the
U. S. Constitution.

cheers,
Jack Ring

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From: "Carolyn Fausnaugh" <cfausnau@FIT.EDU>
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Subject: Readings - citation request: Purpose of Government


>I am working on a book chapter about sustainability and wanting to include
>some discussion of the "purpose of government." However, political and
>social science literature (where I assume such a discussion would exist)
>are not very well represented in my knowledge. Would anyone have some
>suggested reading - citations to guide me? Many thanks for any assistance
>you can give.
>
> Carolyn
>
> Carolyn J. Fausnaugh PhD, CPA
> Asst Professor of Strategy & New Ventures
> Florida Institute of Technology
> Melbourne, Florida 32901
> Phone: 321-674-7375; Fax: 321-674-8896
> E-mail: cfausnau@fit.edu
>
> ________________________________
>
> Get the Radio Toolbar
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Carolyn,

"The Good Society," by Bellah et al., has an excellent perspective on what government is and should be--and it is a very popular book with sociologists and public administrators.

Ruth

----- Original Message -----
From: Carolyn Fausnaugh <cfausnau@FIT.EDU>
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009 11:07 am
Subject: Readings - citation request: Purpose of Government
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> I am working on a book chapter about sustainability and wanting to
> include some discussion of the "purpose of government." However,
> political and social science literature (where I assume such a
> discussion would exist) are not very well represented in my
> knowledge. Would anyone have some suggested reading - citations to
> guide me? Many thanks for any assistance you can give.
>
> Carolyn
>
> Carolyn J. Fausnaugh PhD, CPA
> Asst Professor of Strategy & New Ventures
> Florida Institute of Technology
> Melbourne, Florida 32901
> Phone: 321-674-7375; Fax: 321-674-8896
> E-mail: cfausnau@fit.edu
>
> ________________________________
>
> Get the Radio Toolbar <> !

Hi Carolyn,

I think the following references may be great resources for what you are
looking for:

Weimer, D. L. & Vining, A. R. 2004. Policy analysis: Concepts and
practice. 4th edn. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Bemelmans-Videc, M.-L., Rist, R. C., & Vedung, E. 1998. Carrots, Sticks
& Sermons. Policy Instruments and Their Evaluation. New Brunswick:
Transaction Publishers.

I have used both resources in a paper on the "role of the government"
vis a vis CSR, which may be of interest to you as well

Lepoutre, J., Dentchev, N. A., & Heene, A. 2007. Dealing with
uncertainties when governing CSR policies. Journal of Business Ethics,
73(4): 391-408.

Hope this helps,

Jan

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Subject: Readings - citation request: Purpose of Government

I am working on a book chapter about sustainability and wanting to
include some discussion of the "purpose of government." However,
political and social science literature (where I assume such a
discussion would exist) are not very well represented in my knowledge.
Would anyone have some suggested reading - citations to guide me? Many
thanks for any assistance you can give.

Carolyn

Carolyn J. Fausnaugh PhD, CPA
Asst Professor of Strategy & New Ventures
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida 32901
Phone: 321-674-7375; Fax: 321-674-8896
E-mail: cfausnau@fit.edu

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Following up on the U.S. Constitution..... Other helpful readings:

- The Federalist,

- Novak, M. (1982). The spirit of democratic capitalism.

- Hayek, F. (1996). Individualism and economic order.

- Friedman, M. (2002). Capitalism and freedom.

Pete

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Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 8:59 AM
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Subject: Re: Readings - citation request: Purpose of Government

How about being very clear on exactly what you are intending to sustain?

Many notions of sustainability simply amount to interference with
Mother
Nature who uses discontinuation or death profusely.

For example, is it sustainability that you seek or continual, selective
renewal?

Anyway, the purpose of government (of human behavior) is well stated in
the
U. S. Constitution.

cheers,
Jack Ring

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carolyn Fausnaugh" <cfausnau@FIT.EDU>
To: <MG-ED-DV@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 6:53 AM
Subject: Readings - citation request: Purpose of Government


>I am working on a book chapter about sustainability and wanting to
include
>some discussion of the "purpose of government." However, political
and
>social science literature (where I assume such a discussion would
exist)
>are not very well represented in my knowledge. Would anyone have some
>suggested reading - citations to guide me? Many thanks for any
assistance
>you can give.
>
> Carolyn
>
> Carolyn J. Fausnaugh PhD, CPA
> Asst Professor of Strategy & New Ventures
> Florida Institute of Technology
> Melbourne, Florida 32901
> Phone: 321-674-7375; Fax: 321-674-8896
> E-mail: cfausnau@fit.edu
>
> ________________________________
>
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