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Steve Leach - Centralisation, Devolution and the Future of Local Government in England - 9781138222380 - V9781138222380
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Centralisation, Devolution and the Future of Local Government in England

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Description for Centralisation, Devolution and the Future of Local Government in England Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
English local government is in a state of decline after 40 years of incremental but cumulative centralisation by central government. This book is the first to directly address this trend's impact upon the institution of local government, a crucial element in the democratic viability of a unitary state. The process of centralisation, and its corrosive effect on the status and responsibilities of local government, have been widely recognised and deplored among politicians and senior officers within local government, and by academics with an interest in this field. However, there has been no study exploring ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138222380
SKU
V9781138222380
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Steve Leach
Steve Leach worked at the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) from 1977 to 1996, by which time he held the position of Reader. He was then appointed Professor of Local Government at De Montfort University, UK, a position he held until his retirement in 2009, and still holds on an Emeritus basis. John ... Read more

Reviews for Centralisation, Devolution and the Future of Local Government in England
``Timely' is an overused word, but not in relation to this excellent book. The case for a more devolved and decentralised country is even stronger after the EU referendum vote. Power should not be hoarded in Westminster and Whitehall, but available at the sub-national level. Here is the reasoned case for a such a change.' - Tony Travers, London School ... Read more

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