Authoritative governance [electronic resource] : policy-making in the age of mediatization / Maarten A. Hajer. Hajer, Maarten A., 1962- Communication in public administration. Political planning. Mass media Political aspects. Legitimacy of governments. Government publicity Public opinion. Public administration Press coverage. H97 320.6 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. Here, one of the world's leading analysts of public policy offers a radical new interpretation of governance and authority in a media-driven age. Three case studies are featured to help bring the argument to life. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. 2009. 2009 Text 1 online resource (ix, 208 p.) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199281671.001.0001 eng