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Zusatztext There is probably no other author who has such a broad background knowledge necessary for this intellectual endeavour, as Le Galès ... This book is irreplaceable for all who want to discuss the future of the European city on a profound scientific basis. Klappentext European cities are on the rise! taking advantage of the opportunities of the European integration and globalization processes. But they also face economic changes! social inequalities! poverty! and a new set of constraints. Taking examples through the European Union! the new book shows the impact of the transformation of the nation states on cities and the change of local societies and local governments. It argues that new modes of urban governance are emerging and that cities are becoming collective actors within the European governance. Zusammenfassung European cities are on the rise, taking advantage of the opportunities of the European integration and globalization processes. This book argues that new modes of urban governance are emerging and that cities are becoming collective actors within the European governance. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I : European cities within European societies Introduction The long history of the European city Part II : A 'historical interlude for European cities'? The loosening grip of the state and the redistribution of authority within the European Union: a new set of parameters to structure modes of urban governance European cities: a more diverse but robust social structure within eroding national societies Social and political actors within European cities and the making or urban modes of governance Cities as incomplete societies: actors and regulations Dynamic mayors and restructured City councils Conclusion
