TY - BOOK AU - Rapoport,Elizabeth,author AU - Acuto,Michele,author AU - Grcheva,Leonora,author TI - Leading cities: a global review of city leadership SN - 9781787355453 AV - JS78 U1 - 320.85 23 PY - 2019/// CY - London PB - UCL Press KW - Metropolitan government KW - Leadership KW - Urban communities KW - bicssc KW - Politics & government KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS KW - Urban & Regional KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2295481 ER -