Local Government and Thatcherism

1980s witnessed an unprecedented series of initiatives aimed at transforming the role and manner of local government operations in Britain. First published in 1990, this book provides a clear and up-to-date framework for understanding the impact of 'Thatcherism' on local government during this period and explores future prospects.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Local government in historical perspective 3. Municipal Toryism and Thatcherism 4. Local finance and public expenditure 5. Public services and Thatcherism 6. Local economic development 7. Race and Thatcherism 8. Decentralization 9. Conclusions: the future of local government

About the author

Hugh Butcher, at the time of the first publication, was Head of the Department of Applied and Community Studies, Bradford and Ilkley Community College.
Ian G. Law, at the time of the first publication, was Unit Director, Equality Services, Leeds.
Robert Leach, at the time of the first publication, was Senior Lecturer in Government and Politics, Leeds Polytechnic.
Maurice Mullard, at the time of the first publication, was Senior Lecturer in Economics and Politics, Bradford and Ilkley Community College.

Summary

1980s witnessed an unprecedented series of initiatives aimed at transforming the role and manner of local government operations in Britain. First published in 1990, this book provides a clear and up-to-date framework for understanding the impact of ‘Thatcherism’ on local government during this period and explores future prospects.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh Butcher, Hugh Law Butcher, Ian G. Law, Robert Leach, Maurice Mullard, Mullard Maurice
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032962276
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3296227-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, Social welfare & social services, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social discrimination & inequality, Public Administration, Social welfare and social services, Social discrimination and social justice