Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments
Author | : Sadioglu, Ugur |
Publisher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 531 |
Release | : 2016-06-20 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781522503217 |
ISBN-10 | : 1522503218 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Download or read book Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments written by Sadioglu, Ugur and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the era of globalization, comparative government and politics have come to the forefront due to the transformations of the social welfare state and the subsequent social, economic, political, cultural, technological and administrative changes. Taking a particular look at local government systems can uncover new perspectives on issues related to globalization, localization, governance, new democracy movements, managerial reformation, and privatization. Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the role played by local governments in overall administration, types and models of government at the local level, consequences of managerial reformations, and new develops regarding structure, process, personnel, and policymaking aspects of government. Highlighting relevant perspectives from comparative research and case studies, this book is ideally designed for students, government officials, politicians, civil society representatives, and academicians.