Urban policy and politics in Britain
"Urban Policy and Politics in Britain provides a comprehensive introduction to the Blair government's legislation and proposals - the New Deal for Communities, the introduction of Regional Development Agencies, the proposals for elected mayor and cabinets - set in a clear historical and theoretical framework. It assesses New Labour's claims for the superiority of its 'third way' between state and market approaches and the likely prospects for its search for a more inclusive, and more just, city."--Jacket
xii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
9780312227456, 9780333739211, 9780333739228, 0312227450, 0333739213, 0333739221
41580489
1. Introduction: the Urban Experience
2. Seeking Solutions: Urban Policy since 1945
3. Debating the Issues: the Ideas that Underpin Policy
4. Providing the Framework for Action
5. Urban Politics: Democracy for All
6. Meeting the Challenge: Reversing Decline and Improving Services
7. The Modernising Agenda
8. Conclusion: Cities in Changing Times