European Cities

by Patrick Le Gales, Patrick Le Gal's

Overview

European cities are on the rise, taking advantage of the opportunities of the European integration and globalization processes. But they also face economic changes, social inequalities, poverty, and a new set of constraints. Taking examples through the European Union, the new book shows the impact of the transformation of the nation states on cities and the change of local societies and local governments. It argues that new modes of urban governance are emerging and that cities are becoming collective actors within the European governance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199243570
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	08/28/2002
Series:	European Societies Series
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 6.10(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Part I : European cities within European societies
Introduction The long history of the European city
Part II : A 'historical interlude for European cities'?
The loosening grip of the state and the redistribution of authority within the European Union: a new set of parameters to structure modes of urban governance European cities: a more diverse but robust social structure within eroding national societies
Social and political actors within European cities and the making or urban modes of governance
Cities as incomplete societies: actors and regulations Dynamic mayors and restructured City councils Conclusion