{"product_id":"the-government-of-world-cities-the-future-of-the-metro-model-hardback-9780471949824","title":"The Government of World Cities; The Future of the Metro Model (Hardback) 9780471949824","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Government of World Cities\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Future of the Metro Model\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eL. J. Sharpe (Edited by), LJ Sharpe (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471949824, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 January 1995\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e250 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Government of World Cities assesses the future of metropolitan administrations in the light of some spectacular challenges to their operation, notably the collapse of the \"metro model\" in cities as diverse as London, Barcelona and Copenhagen. This key collection of essays from recognised authorities, including the final publication by the late Jean Gottmann, the doyen of urban studies, provides a balanced and provocative view of the strengths and weaknesses of metropolitan government at possibly the most crucial point in its history. The purpose of this book is to take stock of the concept of the metropolitan government idea as it currently seems to be faring in a variety of contexts and examples throughout the world. Specific cities that exemplify the three categories (outright abolition, under fire, and successfully thriving) are examined to determine why the experience of each has differed so markedly. Each essay offers an up-to-date account of the relative success of each metro government and its prospects for the future. This book also evaluates whether it is possible to make some judgement as to how far the existence of a metropolitan government has improved the governance of the big city. This is an invaluable book for students of geography, urban studies, urban politics and planning, as well as professionals in local government.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Future of Metropolitan Government (L. Sharpe).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Barcelona Metropolitan Area (A. Grimaldos \u0026amp; C.Ferrer).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dilemmas of Size: The Rise and Fall of the Greater CopenhagenCouncil (F. Bruun).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Unigov: Local Government in Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana(W. Blomquist \u0026amp; R. Parks).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council (B. Crosby \u0026amp; J.Bryson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Abolition of the Greater London Council: Is There a Case forResurrection?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e (L. Sharpe).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metropolitan Government in Montreal (A. Sancton).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Rise and Fall of the Rijnmond Authority: An Experiment withMetro Government in the Netherlands (F. Hendriks \u0026amp; T.Toonen).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Metropolitan Strategies of Tokyo: Toward the Restoration ofBalanced Growth (H. Togo).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metro Toronto: Old Battles--New Challenges (L. Feldman).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biology, life sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biology, life sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biology,%20life%20sciences%20%5BPS%5D%22\"\u003ePS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298075504920,"sku":"9780471949824","price":333.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471949824.jpg?v=1781734754","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-government-of-world-cities-the-future-of-the-metro-model-hardback-9780471949824","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}