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Boris Johnson
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Comparative Politics
Cross-cultural leadership
Dutch Mayoralty
Election
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Job Cohen
Ken Livingstone
Leadership capital index
Local government studies
London Mayor
Michael Bloomberg
Political leadership
Public administration
Research methods
Strong-Mayor
UK Politics
Urban studies
US Politics
Western European Politics
Product details
- ISBN 9781350498051
- Weight: 520g
- Dimensions: 154 x 236mm
- Publication Date: 28 May 2026
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Examining how local leadership has evolved by comparing the mayoralties of New York, London, and Amsterdam, this book uniquely focuses on Michael Bloomberg (2002–2014), Ken Livingstone (2000–2008), Boris Johnson (2008–2016), and Job Cohen (2001–2010) to reveal the cultural and operational contrasts that shaped their approaches to governance.
Drawing on the Leadership Capital Index (LCI) - a recent innovation in political leadership studies, Stafford offers a fresh perspective on the strong-mayor model, not only evaluating the strengths and limitations of the LCI but also advancing the debate on what makes effective urban leadership. Original and insightful, this book redefines how we understand mayors as pivotal political actors.
Max W. Stafford is a Teaching Fellow in Politics and Public Administration at the University of Southampton, UK. He is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK and Researcher-in-Residence at The Chief of Staff Association.
