Between Centre and Locality
The Politics of Public Policy
1st Edition
Published on 29. April 2022
344 pages
978-1-000-57996-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1985, Between Centre and Locality provides the detailed accounts of the relations between central and local government in Britain since 1970s. The confrontation of centre and locality has been a constant theme of political debate and legislative action since Mrs Thatcher came to power. It discusses range of policy issues including education, the police, housing, race relations and finance. In addition, theoretical chapters are included which set the empirical studies in the broader context of theories of the State and of policy making. The chapters have each been written by an acknowledged authority on the particular subject and are based upon extensive research. The book will be of interest not only to academics in a number of fields but also to politicians, officers, and civil servants in central and local government.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-000-57996-3 (9781000579963)
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The Politics of Public Policy
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The Politics of Public Policy
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Content
Preface Introduction: Understanding the Crisis Part I: Dilemmas of Central- Local Relations 1. Dilemmas 2. Policy Planning Solutions Part II: Controlling Resources 3. Expenditure 4. Why Block Grant Failed 5. Law 6. Workforce 7. Direct Labour Organization Part III: Restructuring Policy Sectors I. Infrastructures 8. Inner Cities 9. Transportation 10. Housing II. Services 11. Education 12. Social Services 13. Health 14. Police III. Issues 15. Employment 16. Racial Disadvantage Conclusion: Implications for Policy and Institutions Index
