| Urban and Regional Policies for Metropolitan Livability Contributor(s): Hamilton, Michael S. (Author), Atkins, Patricia Sue (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765617692 ISBN-13: 9780765617699 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban |
| Dewey: 307.760 |
| LCCN: 2007028050 |
| Series: Cities and Contemporary Society (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.04" W x 8.94" (1.16 lbs) 392 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In today's public policy arena the regional level is gaining increased attention as problems in policy and service delivery continue to spill over traditional urban government boundaries. This authoritative work focuses on the growing role of regions in addressing and resolving local governance problems.Urban and Regional Policies for Metropolitan Livability provides a concise, up-to-date, and systematic treatment of the problems and issues involved in urban and regional policy concerns. Each policy chapter is written by a respected expert in the area, and the book covers all the key policy issues that confront contemporary metropolitan areas, including transportation, the environment, affordable housing, crime, employment, poverty, education, and regional governance. Each chapter outlines an issue, which is followed by current thinking on problem diagnosis and problem solving, as well as the prognosis for future policy success. |
