The quest for good urban governance : theoretical reflections and international practices /
van den Dool, Leon,
The quest for good urban governance : theoretical reflections and international practices / Leon van den Dool [and 3 others] ; foreword by Gerry Stoker. - 252 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. - Urban and regional research international ; volume 15 Research .
Includes bibliographical references.
This book demonstrates both successes and failures in attempts to get closer to the ideal of good urban governance in cities in North-America, Europe, and Asia. It presents a value menu and deliberately does not come up with "one best way" for improving urban governance. Good urban governance is presented as a balancing act, an interplay between government, business and civil society in which the core values need careful and timely attention. The authors address questions such as "What is deemed "good" in urban governance, and how is it being searched for?", and "What (re)configurations of int.
9783658100780 (pbk.)
2016419054
Municipal government.
Metropolitan government.
Urban policy.
JS78 / .Q47 2015
320.85 VAN / 017281
The quest for good urban governance : theoretical reflections and international practices / Leon van den Dool [and 3 others] ; foreword by Gerry Stoker. - 252 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. - Urban and regional research international ; volume 15 Research .
Includes bibliographical references.
This book demonstrates both successes and failures in attempts to get closer to the ideal of good urban governance in cities in North-America, Europe, and Asia. It presents a value menu and deliberately does not come up with "one best way" for improving urban governance. Good urban governance is presented as a balancing act, an interplay between government, business and civil society in which the core values need careful and timely attention. The authors address questions such as "What is deemed "good" in urban governance, and how is it being searched for?", and "What (re)configurations of int.
9783658100780 (pbk.)
2016419054
Municipal government.
Metropolitan government.
Urban policy.
JS78 / .Q47 2015
320.85 VAN / 017281