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Tales of Two Cities: Women and Municipal Restructuring in London and Toronto

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Description for Tales of Two Cities: Women and Municipal Restructuring in London and Toronto Paperback. In this thought-provoking book, Sylvia Bashevkin examines the consequences of divergent restructuring experiences in London and Toronto. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JPA; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 299.

In the age of globalization, state restructuring is changing thepolitical landscape. How does reshaping local government affect citizeninvolvement in public life? As cities move between centralized anddecentralized governance and conservative and progressive leadership,what brings out the best and the worst in civic engagement?

In this thought-provoking book, Sylvia Bashevkin examines theconsequences of divergent restructuring experiences in London andToronto. By focusing on the forced amalgamation of local boroughs inToronto and the creation of a new metropolitan authority in London,Tales of Two Cities explores the fallout for women as urbancitizens. Ultimately, context is crucial to whether municipal changesignals pessimism or promise.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Vancouver, Canada
ISBN
9780774812795
SKU
V9780774812795
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About Sylvia Bashevkin
Sylvia Bashevkin is principal of University Collegeand a professor of political science at the University of Toronto.

Reviews for Tales of Two Cities: Women and Municipal Restructuring in London and Toronto
"Lucid, succinct, and highly accessible. Readers with an interest in urban affairs will find this book of great value, while its women-centred approach to urban citizenship will appeal to urban analysts and their students in a range of disciplines. The author's comparative analysis of the social, political, and cultural characteristics of two cities that have recently experienced governmental reform is ... Read more

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