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Previously published as a special issue of Policy Studies, this
volume demonstrates the vitality of the field of urban politics and
presents future challenges for urban political research in the
years ahead. If it does not already, the population of cities will
very soon make up more than half the global population. As the
global urban population continues to expand, the challenges facing
urban politics grow with it. How do we understand the relationship
between politics and urban policy? What are the political
challenges facing citizens and politicians in a radically unequal
developing country like South Africa? How are patterns of urban
governance institutionalised? How might we understand the changing
relationship between hierarchies, markets and networks? And is it
possible to develop a genuinely comparative urban politics in
countries as different as Canada, South Africa and Bangladesh?
Drawing together the work of new and established scholars from the
UK, Canada, the US and South Africa in an impressive and wide
ranging collection of articles, this book demonstrates the
contribution of urban scholarship to answering these questions.
This book presents the findings of a major Economic and Social
Research Council (ESRC) project into urban austerity governance in
eight cities across the world (Athens, Baltimore, Barcelona,
Melbourne, Dublin, Leicester, Montréal and Nantes). It offers
comparative reflections on the myriad experiences of collaborative
governance and its limitations. An international collaborative from
across the social sciences, the book discusses ways that citizens,
activists and local states collaborate and come into conflict in
attempting to build just cities. It examines the development of
egalitarian collaborative governance strategies, provides
innovative ideas and tools to extend emancipatory governance
practices and shows hopeful possibilities for cities beyond
austerity and neoliberalism.
This book presents the findings of a major Economic and Social
Research Council (ESRC) project into urban austerity governance in
eight cities across the world (Athens, Baltimore, Barcelona,
Melbourne, Dublin, Leicester, Montreal and Nantes). It offers
comparative reflections on the myriad experiences of collaborative
governance and its limitations. An international collaborative from
across the social sciences, the book discusses ways that citizens,
activists and local states collaborate and come into conflict in
attempting to build just cities. It examines the development of
egalitarian collaborative governance strategies, provides
innovative ideas and tools to extend emancipatory governance
practices and shows hopeful possibilities for cities beyond
austerity and neoliberalism.
This title was first published in 2001. During the 1990s, urban
regeneration partnerships proliferated in the UK. It is now
commonplace for many individuals and organizations, including
businesses, community groups, the voluntary sector and other public
sector bodies, to co-operate with local authorities in a wide range
of activities. Interest in partnerships between local government
and local businesses has been given added momentum by the
increasing popularity of urban regime theory as a tool for
understanding urban politics in the UK. Regime theory is an
American neo-pluralist account of urban politics which is concerned
with local collaborative dynamics and processes, particularly those
between local government and business leaders. It focuses on one
facet of local governance, the relationship between the local
authority and the business sector in regeneration activities.
This title was first published in 2001. During the 1990s, urban
regeneration partnerships proliferated in the UK. It is now
commonplace for many individuals and organizations, including
businesses, community groups, the voluntary sector and other public
sector bodies, to co-operate with local authorities in a wide range
of activities. Interest in partnerships between local government
and local businesses has been given added momentum by the
increasing popularity of urban regime theory as a tool for
understanding urban politics in the UK. Regime theory is an
American neo-pluralist account of urban politics which is concerned
with local collaborative dynamics and processes, particularly those
between local government and business leaders. It focuses on one
facet of local governance, the relationship between the local
authority and the business sector in regeneration activities.
Theories heralding the rise of network governance have dominated
for a generation. Yet, empirical research suggests that claims for
the transformative potential of networks are exaggerated. This
topical and timely book takes a critical look at contemporary
governance theory, elaborating a Gramscian alternative. It argues
that, although the ideology of networks has been a vital element in
the neoliberal hegemonic project, there are major structural
impediments to accomplishing it. While networking remains
important, the hierarchical and coercive state is vital for the
maintenance of social order and integral to the institutions of
contemporary governance. Reconsidering it from Marxist and
Gramscian perspectives, the book argues that the hegemonic ideology
of networks is utopian and rejects the claim that there has been a
transformation from 'government' to 'governance'. This important
book has international appeal and will be essential reading for
scholars and students of governance, public policy, human
geography, public management, social policy and sociology.
Theories heralding the rise of network governance have dominated
for a generation. Yet, empirical research suggests that claims for
the transformative potential of networks are exaggerated. This
topical and timely book takes a critical look at contemporary
governance theory, elaborating a Gramscian alternative. It argues
that, although the ideology of networks has been a vital element in
the neoliberal hegemonic project, there are major structural
impediments to accomplishing it. While networking remains
important, the hierarchical and coercive state is vital for the
maintenance of social order and integral to the institutions of
contemporary governance. Reconsidering it from Marxist and
Gramscian perspectives, the book argues that the hegemonic ideology
of networks is utopian and rejects the claim that there has been a
transformation from 'government' to 'governance'. This important
book has international appeal and will be essential reading for
scholars and students of governance, public policy, human
geography, public management, social policy and sociology.
'Anybody who thinks the study of urban politics is stagnating needs
to pick up a copy of Theories of Urban Politics. Insightful
analysis of scholarship on traditional topics is supplemented by
chapters on nontraditional topics, including the new
institutionalism, network governance, and urban leadership... If
you want to keep up with cutting-edge debates in urban studies, the
Davies and Imbroscio volume is essential' - Todd Swanstrom, Saint
Louis University 'Connects the best traditions of urban political
theory with important new contributions on emerging themes. This
completely revised second edition is an invaluable book for new
students and established scholars. It is accessible, theoretically
rich, and maps out an exciting and challenging research agenda. It
will spend more time open and on the desk, than closed and on the
bookshelf!' - Professor Chris Skelcher, University of Birmingham
'Many colleagues have told us that our edition of Theories of Urban
Politics provided great insights and grounding to students and
seasoned researchers alike. We are delighted that so able a
successor has emerged. Those that study urban politics need to be
challenged and inspired by theory and this book delivers a powerful
update for urban scholars' - David Judge, Gerry Stoker and Harold
Wolman, Editors of the First Edition 'This long-awaited sequel to
the pioneering First Edition updates debates and developments
through an excellent collection of entirely new essays contributed
by some of the leading academics in the field. A special feature of
the volume is that it links concerns in urban politics in North
America and Europe. An excellent read' - Professor David Wilson, De
Montfort University Expanding and updating the successful first
edition, Theories of Urban Politics, Second Edition provides a
comprehensive introduction to and evaluation of the theoretical
approaches to urban governance. Restructured into four new parts -
Power, Governance, Citizens, and Challenges - the second edition
reflects developments in the field over the last decade, with newly
commissioned chapters updating and adding to the theoretical
material included in the first edition. With contributions from
many of the key figures in urban theory today, this text will be
required reading on all urban politics, urban planning and public
administration courses.
Previously published as a special issue of Policy Studies, this
volume demonstrates the vitality of the field of urban politics and
presents future challenges for urban political research in the
years ahead. If it does not already, the population of cities will
very soon make up more than half the global population. As the
global urban population continues to expand, the challenges facing
urban politics grow with it. How do we understand the relationship
between politics and urban policy? What are the political
challenges facing citizens and politicians in a radically unequal
developing country like South Africa? How are patterns of urban
governance institutionalised? How might we understand the changing
relationship between hierarchies, markets and networks? And is it
possible to develop a genuinely comparative urban politics in
countries as different as Canada, South Africa and Bangladesh?
Drawing together the work of new and established scholars from the
UK, Canada, the US and South Africa in an impressive and wide
ranging collection of articles, this book demonstrates the
contribution of urban scholarship to answering these questions.
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