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Reclaiming Local Democracy: A Progressive Future for Local Government
Ines Newman
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Description for Reclaiming Local Democracy: A Progressive Future for Local Government
Paperback. Combining theory and international practice,this book examines how local government can develop active citizens and make a difference to the well-being of those in disadvantaged areas. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPHV; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.
Austerity has left local government struggling to meet the demands for local services. In this context, this book asks ‘what are the fundamental principles that should guide decision-making by local councillors and officers?’ It seeks to move the agenda from ‘what works?’ to ‘what should local government do?’ and ‘how will its policies impact on social justice and local democracy?'. Reclaiming local democracy examines the politics of human need and argues that local government should provide a voice for those that lack power. It avoids the dry, familiar debate about what structures and powers local government should have, instead ... Read more
Austerity has left local government struggling to meet the demands for local services. In this context, this book asks ‘what are the fundamental principles that should guide decision-making by local councillors and officers?’ It seeks to move the agenda from ‘what works?’ to ‘what should local government do?’ and ‘how will its policies impact on social justice and local democracy?'. Reclaiming local democracy examines the politics of human need and argues that local government should provide a voice for those that lack power. It avoids the dry, familiar debate about what structures and powers local government should have, instead ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
386g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447308904
SKU
V9781447308904
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ines Newman
Ines Newman has a background in town planning and local economic development. She was Head of Policy at the Local Government Information Unit (1999-2007) and Principal Research Fellow, Local Government Centre, Warwick Business School (2007-2012). She is currently Visiting Senior Research Associate at De Montfort University. Ines Newman is co-editor of Promoting social cohesion, Policy Press, 2011.
Reviews for Reclaiming Local Democracy: A Progressive Future for Local Government
“A timely, widely researched and deeply considered call to arms! With fundamental values, democracy and justice underpinning her argument, Newman offers a compelling ethical and practical lodestar to local government.” Dame Jane Roberts, Chair of the Councillor Commission and Chair of NLGN “I urge you to pick up a copy of the book and read it” Stuart Wilks-Heeg in ... Read more