Local Government Reform in England
1888 - 1974
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
178 pages
978-1-032-31850-9 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1974, this study concerns the politics of local government reform between 1942-1974 and describes the struggles between the Ministries, the Local Government Associations and political parties. The political manoeuvrings of the various groups involved are analysed and a theory proposed about the reform of political structures in general.
Reviews / Votes
'...a stimulating and informative study.' Frank Smallwood, Political Science Quarterly, Vol 90, No. 3More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
235 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-31850-9 (9781032318509)
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Person
Jack Brand was a respected political scientist and one of the first academic chroniclers of the SNP.
Content
Introduction. 1. The Problems of Local Government and The Needs of Planning 2. The Ministries and Local Government Reform 3. The Local Government Associations and Reform 4. The Parties and Local Government Reform 5. Local Government Reform: A Study of Structural Modernisation Appendix 1: Dramatis Personae Appendix 2: The Distribution of Functions: New and Old Versions Map: Maud Compared With the Conservative Government's Proposals.