The Politics of Local Government
2nd Edition
Published on 23. August 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVI, 303 pages
978-0-333-55797-6 (ISBN)
Description
The comprehensively revised second edition of this successful text provides an up-to-date analysis of the changing world of local politics in Britain. Substantial new sections have been added on local political parties, hung councils, the politics of non-elected local government, recent developments in privatisation, and the politics of the poll tax. The book now provides a systematic treatment of the Thatcher legacy in local politics, the philosophy and strategy which underpinned it and likely futures in the post-Thatcher era. Reviews of the 1st edition: '...should be read by anyone seeking to understand local government and its possible futures.' George Jones, Local Government Chronicle '...an excellent and stimulating introductory text.' Peter McLaverty, Sociological Review
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Series
Edition
2nd ed. 1991
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
459 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-55797-6 (9780333557976)
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Other editions
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Gerry Stoker
The Politics of Local Government
Book
08/1991
2nd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€73.79
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Person
Gerry Stoker is Professor of Governance at the University of Southampton, UK.
Content
Local Government in Context.- Elected Local Government .- Non-Elected Local Government .- The Internal Politics of Local Authorities.- Local Interest Group Politics.- Central-Local Relations and Policy Networks .- The Battle over Local Spending.- Poll Tax and the Reform of Local Government Finance.- Privatising Local Government?.- Theories of Local Government and Politics.- The Future of Local Government.