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The Nature of British Local Government (Government Beyond the Centre)

The Nature of British Local Government (Government Beyond the Centre)

by JohnStewart (Author)

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    Paperback 2000

    $3.36
Synopsis

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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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 324
 Edition: 2000
 Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 12 Jan 2000
ISBN 10: 0333665694
ISBN 13: 9780333665695
Book Overview: '...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

Media 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
Author Bio
JOHN STEWART is Honorary Professor, University of Birmingham.