| Local Councillors in Europe 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Egner, Björn (Editor), Sweeting, David (Editor), Klok, Pieter-Jan (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3658018569 ISBN-13: 9783658018566 Publisher: Springer vs OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Dewey: 320 |
| Series: Urban and Regional Research International |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.75 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Councillors are the essence of local representative democracy, linking ordinary citizens and decision-makers in municipal arenas. In cross-national perspective, and taking in countries from across Europe, this book analyses the recruitment patterns, career, party associations, role perceptions, and attitudes to democracy, representation, and participation of local councillors. Matters such as gender, parties, institutions, municipal reform, functions in governance networks, and councillor influence are considered using data collected in an international survey, covering some 12,000 members of the local political elite. Drawing on diverse and eclectic literature, the contributions in this volume comprise a comprehensive and revealing analysis of modern councillors. |