The Failure of the State
On the Distribution of Political and Economic Power in Europe
Published on 12. September 2025
200 pages
978-1-040-42050-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Failure of the State (1975) examines the dilemmas faced by governments in the need to reconcile demands for local autonomy, and for increased opportunities for citizens to contribute to the decisions which affect their lives - at the same time as governments are held responsible for the general welfare of society, and under pressure to exert the powers of central government on the behalf of varies groups. This book looks at how these dilemmas have been perceived and debated in Europe, East and West, and what solutions have been proposed or attempted.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Adult education
File size
12,78 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-42050-8 (9781040420508)
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James Cornford
The Failure of the State
On the Distribution of Political and Economic Power in Europe
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Content
Introduction James Cornford. 1. Regionalism in France R.E.M. Irving 2. Italy: Regionalism and Bureaucratic Reform Martin Clark 3. Great Britain: the Quest for Efficiency Michael Clarke 4. Decentralisation of Power in the Federal Republic of Germany John Holloway 5. Models of Reform in Eastern Europe David Holloway 6. The EEC Dimension: Intended and Unintended Consequences Richard McAllister
