Description
Originally published in 1978, this book covers all aspects of the development of local authorities; the changing types of people who worked in them - solicitors, trade unionists, politicians and reformers; the growing influence of political parties in local affairs; the widening concept of the purpose of local government and the attendant financial problems; the partnership and conflict with central government; the rise of the associations of local authorities and their influence over the many proposals to change the structure of local government in the late 20th Century.
About the Author
Bryan Keith-Lucas (1912-1996) was an English political scientist.
Peter G. Richards was Professor of Politics at the University of Southampton.
Book Information
ISBN 9781032950006
Author Bryan Keith-Lucas
Format Hardback
Page Count 266
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 650g
