Metropolitan Governance in America
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138573272 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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In sum, the book uncovers the extent of metropolitan government and governance, the possibility for its existence, what attempts (if any) have been made in the past, and the problems and issues that have arisen due to the lack of adequate metropolitan governance.. It argues that in order for 'governance' to occur in metropolitan areas (or anywhere else, for that matter), there has to be some form of an actual governmental institution that possesses the power and ability to compel compliance. Based on an extensive survey and a review of existing li
'At long last, here is a comprehensive but dispassionate account of the long history of metropolitan reform in America and an interesting verdict about where it has taken us. He shows why politics so often undermines local government efforts to work together to address important regional challenges.' Paul Kantor, Fordham University, USA . metropolitan regions. Clearly written, this valuable study highlights the obstacles to local governmental collaboration now and in the past. Don Norris's narrative is engaging an
Donald F. . Norris is Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA