Locating Localism
Statecraft, Citizenship and Democracy
1st Edition
Published on 12. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-4473-2304-4 (ISBN)
Description
Combining political theory with attention to political practice, this book explores the development of localism as a new mode of statecraft and its implications for the practice of citizenship. It looks at the development of community organising, neighbourhood planning and community councils that identify and nurture the energies, talents and creativity of the population to solve their own problems and improve our world.
Reviews / Votes
"It is brilliant news that our ongoing campaigns about the need to strengthen local democracy has been recognised and supported by such an influential voice as Prof Wills. We would urge all to read this book regardless of who you are." Cllr Ken Browse, chair of the National Association of Local Councils "This book makes an important contribution to the emerging literature on localism and its implications for changing state-society relationships and the location of power and control." Urban Geography "Localism is now a highly influential discourse in contemporary English politics. Jane Wills goes beyond the burgeoning advocacy and commentary to provide a thorough-going and subtle analysis of its qualities. A vital read for scholars, policy-makers, practitioners and activists." John Tomaney, University College LondonMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
22 s/w Tabellen, 23 s/w Abbildungen
22 Tables, black and white; 23 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
406 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-2304-4 (9781447323044)
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Person
Jane Wills is Professor of Human Geography, Queen Mary University of London. Her research interests focus on the changing geo-political-economy of work, new forms of urban political alliances including community organising living wage campaigns, and the politics and practice of localism in the UK. She has published widely in the field including, Global cities at work (2010), Union futures (2002), Dissident Geographies (2000) and Union retreat and the regions (1996).
Content
Making sense of localism;
The geo-constitution and the long history of localism;
The place of the people;
Localist local government;
Institution building for localism;
Community organising, past and present;
Back to the Parish: the importance of place.
The geo-constitution and the long history of localism;
The place of the people;
Localist local government;
Institution building for localism;
Community organising, past and present;
Back to the Parish: the importance of place.