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Book Synopsis
This introductory textbook provides an historical overview of developments in local government in postwar Britain. The authors incorporate the latest research into their overview to offer a an up-to-date assessment of the dominant arguments and debates.

Table of Contents
General Editor's Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Abbreviations.

1. Introduction.

2. The Spirit of Reconstruction.

3. Building Jerusalem.

4. A Structure in Tension.

5. Paying for Growth.

6. The Consensus Crumbles.

7. Into the Melting Pot.

8. New Accountabilities.

9. Into the Twilight.

10. Conclusion.

Bibliography.

Index.

Local Government Since 1945

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 21/11/1997
    ISBN13: 9780631195825, 978-0631195825
    ISBN10: 0631195823
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This introductory textbook provides an historical overview of developments in local government in postwar Britain. The authors incorporate the latest research into their overview to offer a an up-to-date assessment of the dominant arguments and debates.

    Table of Contents
    General Editor's Preface.

    Acknowledgements.

    Abbreviations.

    1. Introduction.

    2. The Spirit of Reconstruction.

    3. Building Jerusalem.

    4. A Structure in Tension.

    5. Paying for Growth.

    6. The Consensus Crumbles.

    7. Into the Melting Pot.

    8. New Accountabilities.

    9. Into the Twilight.

    10. Conclusion.

    Bibliography.

    Index.

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