Synopses & Reviews
Now in paperback, this book argues that cities and citizens are not helpless victims in a global flow of events. Three crucial questions are addressed through the three-part structure: What is the nature of the globalization? What resulting challenges now confront cities and localities? How can local leaders respond to this changing environment in ways which strengthen local democracy? Written by leading urban scholars in Europe and North America the book draws on a range of disciplines to enhance academic understanding and illuminate lessons for policy and practice.
Review
"A thoughtful collection of essays that brings an international perspective to a key issue for the government of our cities."--Sir Peter Hall, University College London
"An excellent and accessible contribution ...It addresses all the key issues and is optimistic in seeing and increase in opportunities for local democracy at neighborhood and city levels, and identifying new brokering roles for local government."--Wim Wiewel, University of Illinois, Chicago
About the Author
Robin Hambleton is Dean, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois, Chicago.
H.V. Savitch is Brown and Williamson Distinguished Research Professor, University of Louisville.
Murray Stewart is at the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Table of Contents
Globalism and Local Democracy--R. Hambleton, H. V. Savitch and M. Stewart *
Part I: The Globalization Process * The Globalization Process--H. V. Savitch * Globalization and Cities: A North American Perspective--S. E. Clarke * Urban Homogenization and Diversification in West Europe-- F. Ascher * Globalization and Transformations in Political Cultures--T. N. Clark *
Part II: Cities at Risk: Challenge and Opportunity * Rapid Transformations in Postsocialist Cities: Towards an Uncertain Future--M. F. Reid * Managing Urban Ethnic Conflict--S. Bollens * Urban Policies in The Netherlands: From
Social Renewal to
Big Cities Policy--R. C. Kloosterman & D. Broeders *
Part III: Innovation in Urban Governance * The New City Management--R. Hambleton * A Network Paradigm for Urban Governance?--C. Collinge & A. Srbjanin * Metropolitan Governance and Institutional Dynamics--B. Jouve & C. Lefèvre * Local Democracy, Cross-border Collaboration and the Internationalization of Local Government--A. Church & P. Reid