Regional Government

This book explores some of the common socio-economic and environmental challenges faced by the cities of South Asia, which remain highly under-rese...

In the data economy, childhood is a lucrative commodity.  The digital technologies that offer incredible possibilities for childrens enrichment an...

This book uses settler colonialism, critical race, and tribal critical race theories to examine the relationship between settler colonialism and In...

This book takes a closer look at the role and meaning of political opposition for the development of democracy across sub-Saharan Africa. Why is ro...

Originally published in 1976, this book examines how and why local government reforms came about and what influences, pressures and compromises wer...

Originally published in 1980, this book provides an analysis and assessment of events in local government management during the late 20th Century s...

This open access book conducts systematic and comprehensive research on urban spatial development problems in China from territorial perspectives, ...

Based on the scientific theory on human settlements environment, this open access book conducts systematic and comprehensive research on urban spat...

Originally published in 1974, this book filled a gap in its examination and evaluation of the way in which English local government forms a part of...

Women and Representation in Local Government opens up an opportunity to critique and move beyond suppositions and labels in relation to women in lo...

Originally published in 1978, this book covers all aspects of the development of local authorities; the changing types of people who worked in them...

Bringing together experts on regionalism and federalism this collection explores the impact of legislative regions on parties and voters. It reflec...

Originally published in 1970 this book quickly became a classic textbook. This edition reissues the 7th edition of 1984. An indispensable text for ...

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of post-Games legacy governance including stakeholder relationships, institutional conditions, and poli...

This book aims to explore how sustainability transitions can be explored in current and future cities and how research and policy approaches can be...

This open access book addresses the problem of global urban development that excludes various groups of people from the benefits of urban growth an...

This book analyzes the mechanism of transnational private regulations (TPRs) in the global property investment market and the conditions of their ...

This book investigates the politicization process of social dispute resolution and its unintended consequences, under the context of over 70 percen...

Today, the new Indonesian capital city, Nusantara, planning is being anticipated as representing national identity, a model city, or a gift to the ...

The specialisation, knowledge and innovation brought about by universities often play a key role in the economic success of cities and regions. Yet...

This book offers a unique and timely contribution, informed by responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, to unpack the intertwined challenges that planni...