Theories of Local Economic Development: Linking Theory to Practice - Hardcover

 
9780754673057: Theories of Local Economic Development: Linking Theory to Practice
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0754673057 ISBN 13: 9780754673057
Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

In economic development, theory and practice exist as two seemingly separate realities. Academics strive to develop or refine theory by drawing on abstract concepts about the way people behave and institutions work, while practitioners draw from a stock of experiences. By bringing together leading theorists and practitioners such as Blakely, Blair, McCann, Luger, Gunder, Stough and Stimson, this book provides the first comprehensive overview of local economic development theories for over fifteen years. It explores the theory behind the key concepts that every economic practitioner must understand and in doing so, ties together the various theories from across the disciplines to practice.

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About the Author

Dr James E Rowe is Senior Planner in Economic Development at Manukau City Council, New Zealand.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0754673057
ISBN 13 
9780754673057
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
400
Editor
Rowe James E.