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Author Rapoport, Elizabeth, author.

Title Leading cities : a global review of city leadership / Elizabeth Rapoport, Michele Acuto and Leonora Grcheva.

Publication Info. London : UCL Press, 2019.

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Note Print version record.
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of figures and tables; List of figures; Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: a time for city leadership; 2. Exploring city leadership: catalysts of action; 3. The shape of leadership: actors and structures; 4. Setting priorities: local leadership in a global world; 5. Setting directions: leadership and strategic urban plans; 6. Conclusion: a search for better city leadership; Appendices; References; Index
Summary Leading Cities is a global review of the state of city leadership and urban governance today. Drawing on research into 202 cities in 100 countries, it offers an evidence-based and practical assessment of how cities are led, what challenges their leaders face, and the ways in which cities are increasingly connected to global affairs.
Language English.
Subject Metropolitan government.
Leadership.
Leadership
Leadership.
Urban communities.
Politics & government.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Urban & Regional.
Leadership
Metropolitan government
Management
Metropole
Indexed Term City leadership
urban governance
global affairs
urban leadership
Added Author Acuto, Michele, 1984- author.
Grcheva, Leonora, author.
Other Form: Print version: RAPOPORT, ELIZABETH. ACUTO, MICHELE. GRCHEVA, LEONORA. LEADING CITIES. [Place of publication not identified] : UCL PRESS, 2019 1787355470 (OCoLC)1077959671
ISBN 9781787355453 (electronic bk.)
1787355454 (electronic bk.)
9781787355484 (ebook)
1787355489
1787355470
9781787355477
9781787355460
1787355462
Standard No. 10.14324/111.9781787355453 doi
AU@ 000065261211
AU@ 000066289242
AU@ 000073964405
AU@ 000065134262

 
    
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