xii, 254 pages : 22 cm

"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

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-241) and index

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

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