| Spheres of Governance: Comparative Studies of Cities in Multilevel Governance Systems Volume 111 Contributor(s): Lazar, Harvey (Author), Leuprecht, Christian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1553391292 ISBN-13: 9781553391296 Publisher: School of Policy Studies Queen's University OUR PRICE: $108.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: Local governments are becoming increasingly important around the world and functions are being shifted across levels of government. This timely comparative analysis breaks new ground in the study of multilevel governance, intergovernmental relations, and municipal government. Spheres of Governance systematically compares the challenges faced by municipalities in Australia, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, with emphasis on the relationship between the municipal and federal levels. Each chapter analyzes a municipality in relation to its responsibilities, functions, and organization; constitutional and fiscal position; relations with the central government; provincial and state governments mediation of these relationships; and public policy development, especially with regard to emergency planning and immigration and settlement. The chapters also highlight the tensions and pressures for change in the systems. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - Political Science | American Government - State - Political Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 320.85 |
| LCCN: 2007408744 |
| Series: Institute of Intergovernmental Relations |
| Physical Information: 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Local governments are becoming increasingly important around the world and functions are being shifted across levels of government. This timely comparative analysis breaks new ground in the study of multilevel governance, intergovernmental relations, and municipal government. Spheres of Governance systematically compares the challenges faced by municipalities in Australia, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, with emphasis on the relationship between the municipal and federal levels.Each chapter analyzes a municipality in relation to its responsibilities, functions, and organization; constitutional and fiscal position; relations with the central government; provincial and state governments mediation of these relationships; and public policy development, especially with regard to emergency planning and immigration and settlement. The chapters also highlight the tensions and pressures for change in the systems. |
Contributor Bio(s): Leuprecht, Christian: - CALazar, Harvey: - CA |