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The Nature of British Local Government John Stewart

The Nature of British Local Government By John Stewart

The Nature of British Local Government by John Stewart

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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.

The Nature of British Local Government Summary

The Nature of British Local Government by John Stewart

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.

The Nature of British Local Government Reviews

'...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 John Stewart

JOHN STEWART is Honorary Professor, University of Birmingham.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Uniformity and Diversity and Continuity and Change.- PART 1: THE IMPACT OF HISTORY.- The Carriers of History.- Differing Roles and Continuing Themes.- The Inherited World of Local Government.- PART 2: THE INSTITUTIONAL SETTING.- The Institutional Framework.- The Conditions of Central-local Relations.- PART 3: CHANGE AND THE WORKINGS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES.- Challenges for Change.- A Changing Politics.- Political Structure Processes and Culture.- The Process of Management Change.- Change in Officer Structures.- The Dynamic of Councillor-officer Relations.- Local Authority and Locality Towards Community Leadership.- Conclusion.- Present and Future.

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GOR001746201
9780333665695
0333665694
The Nature of British Local Government by John Stewart
John Stewart
Government beyond the Centre
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Macmillan Education UK
2000-01-12
310
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