| The New Politics of British Local Governance 2000 Edition Contributor(s): Stoker, Gerry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0333728181 ISBN-13: 9780333728185 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $59.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2000 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - State - Political Science | World - European |
| Dewey: 320.809 |
| LCCN: 99047267 |
| Series: Government Beyond the Centre |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.81 lbs) 294 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the changing nature of local politics, drawing on the latest research from the ESRC Local Governance Programme. It assesses the emergence of new forms of lite organisations and changing power relations in the context of increasing roles for business and other partners. Public responses to changes in local governance are covered in depth including new forms of participation and protest. The book concludes with a consideration of the extent to which the emerging system of local governance can meet the social and economic challenges created by globalization. |