Local Government in Europe

New Perspectives and Democratic Challenges

Marta Derek, Jarosław Neneman, Julita Łukomska , Jerzy Bartkowski

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Bristol University Press
08 September 2021

Comparative politics; Public administration; Regional government policies

Drawing on classical and emerging research perspectives, this comprehensive book provides an up-to-date review of local government in Europe.

Featuring an impressive range of contributors from both eastern and western Europe, the book addresses three main topics: territorial reforms, democratic empowerment of citizens and the role of local leadership, as well as new trends in local finances. Acknowledging their inherent diversity, the book examines the ways that local governments have responded to shared challenges, such as climate change, increasing populism and democratic deficit in order to identify both the variety and communalities between the country-specific features. In doing so, it provides a rich picture of the latest trends in local government, as well as pointing the way for future developments.

Contributions by: Marta Derek, Jarosław Neneman, Julita Łukomska, Jerzy Bartkowski, Gro Sandkjær Hanssen
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529217186
ISBN 10: 1529217180
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 08 September 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marta Lackowska is Professor in the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies at the University of Warsaw, Poland. Katarzyna Szmigiel-Rawska is Professor in the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies at the University of Warsaw, Poland. Filipe Teles is Assistant Professor in the Department of Social, Political and Territorial Sciences at the University of Aveiro, Portugal.

Reviews for Local Government in Europe: New Perspectives and Democratic Challenges

This impressive collection, prepared by leading scholars on local governments in various European countries, documents the permanent need for local government reforms, revealing their current directions, backgrounds and often contradictory features. Jan Bucek, Comenius University While local governance is inherently diverse in Europe, this book provides interesting insights on policy responses to common key issues across Europe: territorial reform, local finances and participation and leadership - worthy reading. Germa Bel, University of Barcelona This is an exemplary up-to-date book that provides systematic and empirically informed in-depth analyses about local level reforms in Europe - a must-read for all those interested in understanding the challenges and perspectives of European local government. Sabine Kuhlmann, University of Potsdam