The Nature of British Local Government
Published on 12. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
IX, 310 pages
978-0-333-66569-5 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the author's unparalleled in-depth knowledge and experience, this major new book provides a systematic assessment of the diversity and common features of British local government today, set in a clear historical context.
Reviews / Votes
'...a useful and thought-provoking book about developments in local government.' - Brian Jacobs, Environment and Planning 'Written with the customary elegance, reasoned and substantiated argument that I have come to expect of the doyen of British local government studies...the book's strength is its methodical historical and contemporary analysis, providing a wide-ranging description and defence of local government.' - Paul Carmichael, Political Studies 'John Stewart's views are always a great stimulus to thought...For anyone wanting to understand what local government in Britain is really like, this is the book to read.' - Local Government Studies '[E]ssential reading for anyone working in or seeking to understand the evoluation and character of local government.' - Municipal JournalMore details
Series
Edition
2000
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 20.3 cm
Width: 12.7 cm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-66569-5 (9780333665695)
DOI
10.1057/9781403940087
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
John Stewart
The Nature of British Local Government
Book
01/2000
Palgrave Macmillan
€68.20
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Person
JOHN STEWART is Honorary Professor, University of Birmingham.
Content
Introduction: Uniformity and Diversity and Continuity and Change.- PART 1: THE IMPACT OF HISTORY.- The Carriers of History.- Differing Roles and Continuing Themes.- The Inherited World of Local Government.- PART 2: THE INSTITUTIONAL SETTING.- The Institutional Framework.- The Conditions of Central-local Relations.- PART 3: CHANGE AND THE WORKINGS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES.- Challenges for Change.- A Changing Politics.- Political Structure Processes and Culture.- The Process of Management Change.- Change in Officer Structures.- The Dynamic of Councillor-officer Relations.- Local Authority and Locality Towards Community Leadership.- Conclusion.- Present and Future.