Urban Policy and Politics in Britain (Contemporary Political Studies) - Hardcover

Hill, Dilys M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312227450 ISBN 13: 9780312227456

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2000

Synopsis

British urban policy, born in the optimistic spirit of post-1945 reform, experienced dramatic changes in the last three decades of the 20th century as the political climate shifted from the Keynesian welfare-state consensus to the entrepreneurial, deregulated regime of the Thatcher and Major years. This comprehensive introduction sets the Blair government's legislation and proposals in a clear historical and theoretical framework. It assesses New Labour's claims for the superiority of its "third way" between state and market approaches and the likely prospects for its search for a more inclusive, and more just, city.

About this title

About the Author:

Dilys M. Hill is Professor of Politics at the University of Southampton.

Review:

'...offers the student of urban policy and politics a good overview of contemporary history and some very worthwhile critical reflection on the New Labour project of modernisation.' - Paul Burton, Social Policy '...a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in life in modern Britain. It is a readable and accessible book.' - Carol A. Vielba, Local Government Studies 'This is one of the most straightforward and stimulating books covering these current issues.' - Mike Waite, Politics Included

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0312227450
• ISBN 13: 9780312227456
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 254