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Size and Local Democracy (Hardcover)
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Size and Local Democracy (Hardcover)
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How big is good? Leaders committed to one answer have spent
billions, destroyed entire cities and towns, and created new
bureaucracies - from Scandinavia to Japan. This study should
transform discussion of how a 'simple' question is asked, and
answered. It shows that most of the clear and simple answers are
wrong; size impacts are often minimal, or embedded in complexities.
The logic and rigor of the answers sets this book apart from
everything earlier. It is a model that should inspire imitation on
related topics.' - Terry Nichols Clark, University of Chicago,
US'This book synthesizes a burgeoning literature addressing the
impact of size on the quality of local democracy, understood across
several dimensions. It is a stimulating read, based on prodigious
research, and with practical import for those who work in and study
local politics. Strongly recommended.' - John Gerring, Boston
University, US 'The authors of this important book have addressed a
neglected question in the study of public policy and local
politics: how large should local units be? Denters and Co should be
congratulated for effectively and succinctly interrogating the
evidence in an accessible and robust manner. Contrary to the
reformers, they find that small may be more beautiful after all.
Democracy may be enhanced by smaller units: it is important to say
this and this book does so with complete authority.' - Peter John,
University College London, UK How large should local governments
be? Scholars and public sector reformers alike have asked this
question for many years. Size and Local Democracy investigates this
subject in four countries where local governments play an important
role but are different in size and structure - Switzerland, Norway,
Denmark and the Netherlands. Based on unique comparative data, the
authors explore whether the size of municipalities has consequences
for its citizens' democratic perceptions, attitudes and behaviors.
Chapters build cumulatively on findings of the previous chapters,
to conclude that increased size may not necessarily benefit the
quality of local democracy. Scholars and students with an interest
in democracy or local government will find this analytical book of
interest. It will also be a useful resource to practitioners with a
focus on public sector reforms. Contents: Part I. Introduction 1.
Size and Local Democracy 2. Confronting the Research Challenge 3.
The Research Context Part II. The Social and Political Environment
of Local Government 4. Social Embeddedness 5. Perceived Government
Challenges Part III. Cognitive and Evaluative Aspects of Democracy
6. Political Interest and Knowledge 7. Political Competence 8.
Political Confidence 9. Satisfaction with Municipal Performance
Part IV. Participatory Aspects of Democracy 10. Elections and
Electoral Participation 11. Non-electoral Participation 12. Direct
Democratic Participation in Switzerland Part V. Conclusion 13.
Through the Funnel of Causality 14. Size and Local Democracy A
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