Rethinking Local Democracy
Rethinking Local Democracy by Desmond S. King, published by Macmillan Education UK on July 10, 1996, is a comprehensive examination of the evolving landscape of British local government. This edition spans 254 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the complexities of local governance and challenges traditional views on local autonomy and democracy, suggesting that existing defenses are insufficient in the face of contemporary changes.
Readers will find a collection of specially-commissioned chapters from leading academics that delve into both theoretical and empirical questions surrounding local governance. The discussions aim to stimulate debate on the implications of these transformations within the realms of political science, public policy, and administration. Rethinking Local Democracy serves as a critical resource for those interested in understanding the dynamics of local government and its impact on broader political and economic contexts.
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The transformation of British local government into a new and complex system of local governance raises fundamental theoretical questions as well as empirical ones. Rethinking Local Democracy argues that traditional defences of local government are no longer adequate and that the case for local autonomy and local democracy needs to be radically rethought. It brings together a set of specially-commissioned chapters by leading academics designed to stimulate and contribute to debate on these issues.
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