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Locating Localism: Statecraft, Citizenship and Democracy
Jane Wills
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Description for Locating Localism: Statecraft, Citizenship and Democracy
Paperback. Combines political theory with attention to political practice to explore the development of localism as a new mode of statecraft. It highlights the challenges of the state devolving itself and the importance of citizens having the freedom, incentives and institutions needed to act. Num Pages: 264 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPVH1; JPW; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 404.
Combining political theory with attention to political practice, this book explores the development of localism as a new mode of statecraft and its implications for the practice of citizenship. It looks at the development of community organising, neighbourhood planning and community councils that identify and nurture the energies, talents and creativity of the population to solve their own problems and improve our world.
Combining political theory with attention to political practice, this book explores the development of localism as a new mode of statecraft and its implications for the practice of citizenship. It looks at the development of community organising, neighbourhood planning and community councils that identify and nurture the energies, talents and creativity of the population to solve their own problems and improve our world.
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
403g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447323044
SKU
V9781447323044
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99-50
About Jane Wills
Jane Wills is Professor of Human Geography, Queen Mary University of London. Her research interests focus on the changing geo-political-economy of work, new forms of urban political alliances including community organising living wage campaigns, and the politics and practice of localism in the UK. She has published widely in the field including, Global cities at work (2010), Union futures (2002), ... Read more
Reviews for Locating Localism: Statecraft, Citizenship and Democracy
It is brilliant news that our ongoing campaigns about the need to strengthen local democracy has been recognised and supported by such an influential voice as Prof Wills. We would urge all to read this book regardless of who you are. Cllr Ken Browse, chair of the National Association of Local Councils This book makes an important contribution ... Read more