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Local Selfgovernment And The Right To The City (Volume 1) (Mcgillqueen'S Studies In Urban Governance)
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Despite Decades Of Talk About Globalization, Democracy Still Depends On Local Selfgovernment. In Local Selfgovernment And The Right To The City, Warren Magnusson Argues That It Is The Principle Behind Claims To Personal Autonomy, Community Control, And National Selfdetermination, And Holds The Promise Of More Peaceful Politics. Unfortunately, Statecentred Thinking Has Obscured Understanding Of What Local Selfgovernment Can Mean And Hindered Efforts To Make Good On What Activists Have Called The Right To The City. In This Collection Of Essays, Magnusson Reflects On His Own Efforts To Make Sense Of What Local Selfgovernment Can Actually Mean, Using The Old Ideal Of The Town Meeting As A Touchstone. Why Cannot Communities Govern Themselves? Why Fear Direct Democracy? As He Suggests, Putting More Trust In The Proliferating Practices Of Government And Selfgovernment Will Actually Make Cities Work Better, And Enable Us To See How To Localize Democracy Appropriately. He Shows That Doing So Will Require Citizens And Governments To Come To Terms With The Multiplicity, Indeterminacy, And Uncertainty Implicit In Politics And Steer Clear Of Sovereign Solutions. The Culmination Of A Lifes Work By Canadas Leading Political Theorist In The Field, Local Selfgovernment And The Right To The City Ranges Across Topics Such As Local Government, Social Movements, Constitutional Law, Urban Political Economy, And Democratic Theory.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains three hundred eighty-four pages. This provides a comprehensive exploration of local self-government and urban governance.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Warren Magnusson. He is recognized as a leading political theorist in the field of urban governance.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book explores topics such as local government, social movements, and urban political economy. It provides a deep dive into democratic theory as well.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre is Urban Planning and Development. It focuses on the intersection of democracy and local governance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners. It introduces fundamental concepts of local self-government and its implications for democracy.
- Q: Can I read this book if I am not familiar with urban governance? A: Yes, you can read this book without prior knowledge of urban governance. The author presents the material in an accessible manner for all readers.
- Q: How should I care for this paperback book? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Q: Is this book safe for all ages? A: Yes, this book is safe for all ages. It focuses on academic discussions and does not contain inappropriate content.
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- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is part of the McGill-Queen's Studies in Urban Governance series. It contributes to a broader academic discussion on urban issues.