Globalism and Local Democracy: Challenge and Change in Europe and North America - Hardcover

Hambleton, R.; Savitch, H.; Stewart, M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333772253 ISBN 13: 9780333772256

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2002

Synopsis

This text argues that cities and citizens are not helpless victims in a global flow of events. Three crucial questions are addressed through the three part structure: what is the nature of the globalization? What resulting challenges now confront cities and localities? How can local leaders respond to this changing environment in ways which strengthen local democracy? Written by urban scholars in Europe and North America the book draws on a range of disciplines to enhance academic understanding and illuminate lessons for policy and practice.

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About the Author

ROBIN HAMBLETON is Dean at the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois, Chicago. He is former Chair of the European Urban Research Association and is Vice Chair of the Urban Affairs Association which is based in North America. He has written or edited eight books on urban governance and numerous articles. - H.V. SAVITCH, Brown and Williamson distinguished research Professor of Urban and Public Affairs and directs the Master of Public Administration Programme at the University of Louisville. He is a former Fulbright Scholar and co-editor of the Journal of Urban Affairs. Professor Savitch has written or edited eight books on urban affairs and numerous journal articles. - MURRAY STEWART is Professor of Urban and Regional Governance in the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Previously working at the Universities of Glasgow, Kent and Bristol, he has numerous research publications focusing on contemporary urban policy and governance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333772253
• ISBN 13: 9780333772256
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 274