Urban renaissance? New Labour, community and urban policy

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Synopsis

This book documents and assesses the core of New Labour's approach to the revitalisation of cities, that is, the revival of citizenship, democratic renewal, and the participation of communities to spear head urban change. In doing so, the book explores the meaning, and relevance, of 'community' as a focus for urban renaissance. It interrogates the conceptual and ideological content of New Labour's conceptions of community and, through the use of case studies, evaluates how far, and with what effects, such conceptions are shaping contemporary urban policy and practice. The book is an important text for students and researchers in geography, urban studies, planning, sociology, and related disciplines. It will also be of interest to officers working in local and central government, voluntary organisations, community groups, and those with a stake in seeking to enhance democracy and community involvement in urban policy and practice.

Book details

Author:
Rob Imrie, Mike Raco
ISBN:
9781847425706
Publisher:
Policy Press
Pages:
304
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-09-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2003
Copyright by:
Bristol University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government