The Nature of British Local Government (Government beyond the Centre) - Softcover

Stewart, John

9780333665695: The Nature of British Local Government (Government beyond the Centre)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333665694 ISBN 13: 9780333665695

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2000

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.

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Review:

...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 Journal

About the Author:

JOHN STEWART is Honorary Professor, University of Birmingham.

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