Paul Kantor
Struggling Giants
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816677436
- author:
- Paul Kantor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 25.15 x 17.78 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Struggling Giants: City-region Governance in London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo examines the transformation of four major metropolises over the past thirty years. This analysis explores how these city-regions have addressed social problems through public policies, navigated the impact of globalization on local governance, and managed relationships between local, regional, and national institutions. The book identifies three key themes: governability in the face of regional fragmentation, managing powerful political biases, and the role of pragmatism in policy-making. The authors reveal that governments often prioritize economic needs over social or environmental concerns, and that piecemeal policy solutions can be effective despite these challenges. By understanding how these city-regions have adapted to changing circumstances, readers can gain insights into the complexities of urban governance and the strategies employed by cities to maintain their global status.
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