The politics of urban governance / Jon Pierre.
| Author/creator | Pierre, Jon |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. |
| Description | viii, 170 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 154-164) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011004156 |
| ISBN | 9780333732670 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0333732677 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780333732687 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0333732685 (pbk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 2767980 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JS78 .P5 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |