The Limits of Boundaries
Why City-regions Cannot be Self-governing
Published on 8. October 2008
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7735-3464-3 (ISBN)
Description
Why the growth and flux of city-regions impedes their prospects for increased political autonomy.
Reviews / Votes
"An original, substantive, and significant contribution ... the politics and public finance of local governments are under-researched and this timely book will find a diverse and large audience." Gilbert Stelter, University of GuelphMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Montreal
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 maps
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7735-3464-3 (9780773534643)
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E-Book
10/2008
1st Edition
De Gruyter
€28.49
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E-Book
10/2008
MQUP
€50.99
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Person
Andrew Sancton is professor of political science and director of the Local Government Program at the University of Western Ontario.
Content
List of Maps; Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction; 1 Focusing on Cities; 2 Boundaries for Central Governments; 3 Boundaries for Municipal Corporations; 4 City-States in Theory and Practice; 5 Cities and Central Governments; 6 Self-Government for Toronto?; Conclusion Notes; Bibliography; Index