The Politics of Local Government

ISBN-13: 9780333557976 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 303 str.

Gerry Stoker

Opis

The comprehensively revised second edition of this successful text provides an up-to-date analysis of the changing world of local politics in Britain. Substantial new sections have been added on local political parties, hung councils, the politics of non-elected local government, recent developments in privatisation, and the politics of the poll tax. The book now provides a systematic treatment of the Thatcher legacy in local politics, the philosophy and strategy which underpinned it and likely futures in the post-Thatcher era. Reviews of the 1st edition: '...should be read by anyone seeking to understand local government and its possible futures.' George Jones, Local Government Chronicle '...an excellent and stimulating introductory text.' Peter McLaverty, Sociological Review

Spis treści

Local Government in Context.-  Elected Local Government .- Non-Elected Local Government .- The Internal Politics of Local Authorities.- Local Interest Group Politics.- Central-Local Relations and Policy Networks .- The Battle over Local Spending.- Poll Tax and the Reform of Local Government Finance.- Privatising Local Government?.- Theories of Local Government and Politics.- The Future of Local Government.