The politics of urban governance / Jon Pierre.

Contents Why study urban politics? -- The challenge of urban governance -- The managerial city -- Corporatist governance -- Pro-growth governance -- Welfare governance -- The decline of urban politics? -- Cities in global governance -- Conclusion: the future of urban politics.
Abstract "This broad ranging new text analyses the emerging shape of urban politics in the twenty-first century. The author identifies 4 main "models" of urban governance--"management," "Corporatist." "Pro-Growth" and "Welfare"--and assesses their different implications for the major issues, interests and problems in the contemporary urban arena"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 154-164) and index.
LCCN 2011004156
ISBN9780333732670 (hbk.)
ISBN0333732677 (hbk.)
ISBN9780333732687 (pbk.)
ISBN0333732685 (pbk.)
Standard identifier# 2767980

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Joyner General Stacks JS78 .P5 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold