Le paradoxe de la 'Big Society' au Royaume-Uni: mutation et continuite de l'action publique [Transformation of public action and public governance: the paradox of the 'Big Society' in the UK]

In comparing the neo-liberal imperative of the 1980s with the present government's 'Big Society' programme this short paper provides a focus on the 'opening up' of UK public services and the related development of a significant, non-state, public service industry dominated by the private sector.