Local Government from Thatcher to Blair: The Politics of Creative AutonomyISBN: 978-0-7456-2204-0
Paperback
320 pages
December 2000, Polity
Other Available Formats: Hardcover
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'This book is a powerful and exciting statement of the creative
autonomy of British local Government. It explores how local
authorities have found ways of pursuing innovative strategies, even
in adversity. It is well-informed and right up-to-date in the
concerns it raises. The authors' arguments represent a powerful
corrective to the currently dominant academic and political "common
sense", with its simple slogal of "modernisation".' Allan
Cochrane, Open University
'The book has much to offer. Its promotion of the concept of
creative autonomy is forceful, insightful, and a valuable
contribution to the literature on local governance in the United
Kingdom.' Environment and Planning
"This is an excellent book combining the offer of a comprehensive and authoritative text suitable for advanced undergraduates and masters students with the advancement of an important thesis." Social Policy