Democratic Theory and Local Government

Originally published in 1974, this book filled a gap in its examination and evaluation of the way in which English local government forms a part of democratic society. This book examines these issues in the light of the reformed local government of the late 20th Century.

List of contents

1.Introduction 2. Democratic Theory and Local Self-Government 3. The Development of Democratic Thought in Relation to Events 4. Democratic Administration 5. Equality 6. Participation 7. Communication 8. Democracy and the Reform of Local Government 9. Conclusions: Ideals and Realities.

About the author

Dilys M. Hill was Professor of Politics at the University of Southampton.

Summary

Originally published in 1974, this book filled a gap in its examination and evaluation of the way in which English local government forms a part of democratic society. This book examines these issues in the light of the reformed local government of the late 20th Century.

Product details

• Authors: Dilys M. Hill, Hill Dilys M.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032951768
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3295176-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Economy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Local, Political Economy, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government