The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development
Published on 1. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIII, 271 pages
978-1-349-35279-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development. In addition to a consideration of the theoretical challenges posed by these institutional developments, the book reviews recent experiences in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.
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Edition
1st ed. 2008
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XIII, 271 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-35279-1 (9781349352791)
DOI
10.1057/9780230582682
Schweitzer Classification
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M. Considine | S. Giguere
The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development
Book
02/2008
Palgrave Macmillan
€106.99
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Persons
MAURA ADSHEAD University of Limerick, Ireland
LUIGI BURRONI University of Florence, Italy
FILIP DE RYNCK University College Ghent, Belgium
MIKE GEDDES Warwick Business School, UK
AARON HART
ERIK-HANS KLIJN Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands
MICHAEL LIMERICK University of Texas, USA
KATRINA MACNAB The Highland Council, UK
MYRNA P. MANDELL California State University, USA
CHRIS MCINERNEY University of Limerick, Ireland
KEVIN O'TOOLE Deakin University, Australia
MIKE REID
CHRIS SKELCHER University of Birmingham, UK
PAULINE TAYLOR University of New South Wales, Australia
JORIS VOETS University College Ghent, Belgium
LEON YEATMAN CEO, Yarrabah Council, Australia
Content
Partnership and Public Policy: The Importance of Bridging Theory and Practice; S.Giguère & M.Considine The Power of Partnership: States and Solidarities in the Global Era; M.Considine The Use of Partnerships in Economic and Social Policy: Practice Ahead of Theory; S.Giguère Understanding the Realities of Collaborative Networks in the United States; M.P.Mandell Lessons from an Aboriginal Partnership in Australia; M.Limerick & L.Yeatman Government and Communities in Partnerships in England: The Empire Strikes Back?; M.Geddes Community Governance and Partnerships in Scotland and Australia; K.O'Toole & K.MacNab Harmonising National and Local Goals in New Zealand; M.Reid Integrating Homeless Young People into Housing and Employment; M.Considine & A.Hart The New Regional Policies Implemented in Partnerships in Italy; L.Burroni Helping Disadvantaged Youth in Education; P.Taylor Designing Democratic Institutions for Collaborative Economic Development: Lessons from Belgian and Dutch Cases; C.Skelcher, F.De Rynck, E.-H.Klijn & J.Voets Ireland's National Anti-Poverty Strategy as New Governance; M.Adshead & C.McInerney The Partnership Agenda Going Forward: Challenges and Opportunities; M.Considine & S.Giguère