The Resource Local elites in Western democracies : a comparative analysis of urban political leaders in the U.S., Sweden, and the Netherlands, Samuel J. Eldersveld, Lars Strömberg, and Wim Derksen
Local elites in Western democracies : a comparative analysis of urban political leaders in the U.S., Sweden, and the Netherlands, Samuel J. Eldersveld, Lars Strömberg, and Wim Derksen
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- Summary
- What kinds of leadership do we have today in the cities of the U.S. and other Western democracies? At a time of widespread urban crisis, with worsening social and economic conditions and shrinking resources, the character of local leadership is a major concern. Because local leaders' decisions affect the lives of most people more immediately than those of presidents or monarchs, we need to know who these leaders are, what they believe in, what they do, and how effective their actions are in community problem-solving. Through an extensive and original comparative analysis of mayors, council members, department heads, and party leaders in 55 middle-sized cities, this internationally renowned author team gives us a clear, candid picture of our leaders' political and social backgrounds, their perceptions of problems, their political values, and their past and current experience in mobilizing support for their policies. Anyone concerned about "the problem of the cities" on a global scale will find here unique urban profiles that are both disturbing and reassuring. And for all who are interested in democratic theory-testing, this book provides a benchmark of empirical and normative analysis
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- Local elites in Western democracies : a comparative analysis of urban political leaders in the U.S., Sweden, and the Netherlands
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- Local elites in Western democracies
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- a comparative analysis of urban political leaders in the U.S., Sweden, and the Netherlands
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- Samuel J. Eldersveld, Lars Strömberg, and Wim Derksen
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- What kinds of leadership do we have today in the cities of the U.S. and other Western democracies? At a time of widespread urban crisis, with worsening social and economic conditions and shrinking resources, the character of local leadership is a major concern. Because local leaders' decisions affect the lives of most people more immediately than those of presidents or monarchs, we need to know who these leaders are, what they believe in, what they do, and how effective their actions are in community problem-solving. Through an extensive and original comparative analysis of mayors, council members, department heads, and party leaders in 55 middle-sized cities, this internationally renowned author team gives us a clear, candid picture of our leaders' political and social backgrounds, their perceptions of problems, their political values, and their past and current experience in mobilizing support for their policies. Anyone concerned about "the problem of the cities" on a global scale will find here unique urban profiles that are both disturbing and reassuring. And for all who are interested in democratic theory-testing, this book provides a benchmark of empirical and normative analysis
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- Eldersveld, Samuel James
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- Strömberg, Lars
- Derksen, W.
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- Urban policy challenges
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- Municipal officials and employees
- Community power
- Political leadership
- Elite (Social sciences)
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- Local elites in Western democracies : a comparative analysis of urban political leaders in the U.S., Sweden, and the Netherlands, Samuel J. Eldersveld, Lars Strömberg, and Wim Derksen
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-269) and index
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- 31075683
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
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- xi, 273 pages
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- 9780813388809
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- (WaOLN)1630249
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- Local elites in Western democracies : a comparative analysis of urban political leaders in the U.S., Sweden, and the Netherlands, Samuel J. Eldersveld, Lars Strömberg, and Wim Derksen
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-269) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- 31075683
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
- Extent
- xi, 273 pages
- Isbn
- 9780813388809
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (WaOLN)1630249
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