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Subject(s)

• Local government—Great Britain [Browse]
• Decentralization in government—Great Britain [Browse]
• Democracy—Great Britain [Browse]
• Great Britain—Politics and government—Citizen participation [Browse]

Summary note

Locating localism explores the development of localism as a new mode of statecraft and its implications for the practice of citizenship. Drawing on original research, Jane Wills highlights the importance of having the civic infrastructure and capacity to facilitate the engagement of citizens in local decision making. She looks at the development of community organising, neighbourhood planning and community councils that identify and nurture the energies, talents, and creativity of the population to solve their own problems and improve our world. Combining political theory with attention to political practice, the book takes the long view of this new policy development, positioning it in relation to the political geohistory of the British state. In so doing, it highlights the challenges of the state devolving itself and the importance of citizens having the freedom, incentives, and institutions needed to act.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-241) and index.

Target audience

Specialized.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.

Source of description

Print version record.

ISBN

• 1447323068 ((electronic bk.))
• 9781447323068 ((electronic bk.))

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