Publication

2015-06-11 - Springer VS

Language

English

Word Count

63,000 words, Guess

Page Count

252 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-103658100788
  • ISBN-139783658100780
  • OCLC Control Number919438555
  • Better World Books9783658100780
  • Open LibraryOL28277897M

Classifications

  • LCCJF20-1177
  • LCCJS78 .D66 2015

Description

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.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Quest for Good Urban Governance: Theoretical Reflections and International PracticesPaperbackSpringer VS2015-06-11

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