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With globalization and the EU, local and regional government in member states have experienced dramatic changes in their operation, responsibilities and organizations. Loughlin presents an overview of the theory and practice of subnational government in France and a detailed examination of the outco...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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French politics, society and culture |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230210622 |
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With globalization and the EU, local and regional government in member states have experienced dramatic changes in their operation, responsibilities and organizations. Loughlin presents an overview of the theory and practice of subnational government in France and a detailed examination of the outcomes. 'Professor John Loughlin has written yet another very informative book in which he combines his insights into culture, religion and history with knowledge about contemporary political developments at national and sub-national levels. [...] accessible not only for the specialist but also for the new student of French territorial politics.' - Anders Lidstrom, Professor of Political Science, Umea University, Sweden 'The author convincingly presents the French experience of decentralisation as an example of major transformations all western welfare states have been subject to. This book can be h |
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Ebook. Originally published in: 2007. |
| Carrier Form: | 256 p. |
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9780333994474 9780230210622 (ebook) : 0230210627 (ebook) : |
| CLC: | D756.52 |
| Contents: | Introduction: The International Context of French Subnational Government PART ONE: GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE FRENCH CASE Centralization and Decentralization in French History The 'Trente Glorieuses' (1945-1975) and their Aftermath The Decentralization Programme: An Overview (1982-2006) PART TWO: THE INSTITUTIONS OF FRENCH SUBNATIONAL GOVERNANCE The Municipality (Commune): Between Local Democracy and Effective Governance The 'Meso' Level: The Region vs. the Departement PART THREE: THE INSTITUTIONS AT WORK The Politics of French Territorial Governance Administering Territorial Governance: The St |