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Rapoport, Elizabeth,

Leading cities : a global review of city leadership / Elizabeth Rapoport, Michele Acuto and Leonora Grcheva. - 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references.

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

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.


English.

ISBN: 9781787355453 1787355454

Standard No.: 10.14324/111.9781787355453 doi

Source: 22573/ctv8gccjh JSTOR

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Metropolitan government.
Leadership.
Urban communities.
Politics & government.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS--Urban & Regional.
Leadership.
Metropolitan government.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: JS78

Dewey Class. No.: 320.85