People, Power and Place (Routledge Revivals) - Perspectives on Anglo-American Politics

Examining the genral character and key issues of local politics, People, Power and Place discusses the effect of local government policieson the general population and identifies those who gain or lose under them. Based on a comparitive investigation of Britain and the United States, the book explores the changing influences of institutions and individuals in local political systems and activity. This perspective, first published in 1991, illustrates the role of national, international and historical factors in the evolution of local government as well as outlining the practice of local politics in both countries.

Sommario

1. Local politics in comparitive perspective  2. The national context of local politics  3. Structuring local politics  4. Local political cultures, local political practices  5. Fixing operational styles  6. Policy outcomes  7. Place in politics

Riassunto

Examining the genral character and key issues of local politics, People, Power and Place discusses the effect of local government policieson the general population and identifies those who gain or lose under them. Based on a comparitive investigation of Britain and the United States, the book explores the changing influences of institutions and individuals in local political systems and activity. This perspective, first published in 1991, illustrates the role of national, international and historical factors in the evolution of local government as well as outlining the practice of local politics in both countries.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Keith Hoggart, Hoggart Keith
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 07.06.2012
• EAN: 9780415612180
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61218-0
• Pagine: 356
• Serie: Routledge Revivals
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Social groups, Political structure & processes, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States of America, USA, Political structure and processes, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government, Social groups, communities and identities