The Politics of Urban Governance

by Jon Pierre

Book Overview

The study of urban governance provides a valuable insight into economic, social, and political forces and how they shape city life. But who and what are the real drivers of change? This innovative text casts new light on the issues and re-examines the state of urban governance at the start of the twenty-first century.

Jon Pierre analyses four models of urban governance: 'management', 'corporatist', 'pro-growth' and 'welfare'. Each is assessed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333732677
• ISBN13: 9780333732670
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.5"