Perspectives on Local Governance Across Europe: Insights on Local State-Society Relations

This book explores the institutionalized relations between local municipalities and societal actors in 22 European countries, presenting a typology of local state-society relations and analyzing whether patterns can be detected in the makeup of different types of networks. It emphasizes the role of agency and innovation in policy sectors and provides a contribution to the study of local governance in Europe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 375 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of local state-society relations,which are defined as the institutionalized interactions between local municipalities across Europe and various societal actors, including individuals, collectives, and corporations. It presents a comprehensive typology of these relations, applying it to analyze the most significant institutionalized connections between local government and societal actors in 22 European countries. Through a comparative approach, the book aims to ascertain whether patterns can be identified in the composition of different types of networks, whether these patterns are country-specific or policy-specific, and why certain cases exist that defy classification under a specific pattern. By examining these factors, the book seeks to go beyond national typologies and emphasize the crucial role of agency and innovation in specific policy sectors. This insightful work will appeal to scholars and students of local governance, public administration, urban planning, and European studies, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics of local governance in Europe.

Weight: 632g
Dimension: 217 x 153 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031149993
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022