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Urban Renaissance?
Rob Imrie
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Description for Urban Renaissance?
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This book documents and assesses the core of New Labour's approach to the revitalisation of cities, that is, the revival of citizenship, democratic renewal, and the participation of communities to spear head urban change. In doing so, the book explores the meaning, and relevance, of 'community' as a focus for urban renaissance. It interrogates the conceptual and ideological content of New Labour's conceptions of community and, through the use of case studies, evaluates how far, and with what effects, such conceptions are shaping contemporary urban policy and practice. The book is an important text for students and researchers in geography, ... Read more
This book documents and assesses the core of New Labour's approach to the revitalisation of cities, that is, the revival of citizenship, democratic renewal, and the participation of communities to spear head urban change. In doing so, the book explores the meaning, and relevance, of 'community' as a focus for urban renaissance. It interrogates the conceptual and ideological content of New Labour's conceptions of community and, through the use of case studies, evaluates how far, and with what effects, such conceptions are shaping contemporary urban policy and practice. The book is an important text for students and researchers in geography, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861343802
SKU
V9781861343802
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Rob Imrie
Rob Imrie is Professor of Human Geography in the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mike Raco is Lecturer in Economic Geography in the Department of Geography at the University of Reading.
Reviews for Urban Renaissance?
"... a valuable contribution to the urban policy literature and a helpful teaching resource." Housing Studies "... a valuable book, significant in its in-depth analysis of New Labour's use of 'community' and its practical policy outcomes and effects ... all contributors offer insights to the possibilities, problems, contradictions and challenges facing urban renaissance." Housing, Theory and Society "There is ... Read more