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Cities in Transition: New Challenges, New Responsibilities

Name: Cities in Transition: New Challenges, New Responsibilities
Author: Bernhard Blanke, Randall Smith
ISBN: 9780312222154

by Bernhard Blanke, Randall Smith

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This volume explores a range of current problems faced by cities in Germany and England while reflecting on constructive strategies for enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of twenty-first century urban environments. The chapters of the book are based on papers given at a symposium organized by the Universities of Bristol and Hannover in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of twinning between the two cities.

About the Author, Bernhard Blanke, Randall Smith

Bernhard Blanke is Professor of Political Science and Head of the Center for Social and Public Policy, University of Hannover.

Randall Smith is Reader in Policy Studies at the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol.

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Globalization, the retreat of national welfare states, and demands for sustainable development are some of the pressures on contemporary cities, according to British and German scholars from city planning, political science, history, geography, and other fields. They explore the search for new forms of local democratic governance and constructive struggles to enhance the quality of life for city dwellers. The 17 papers are from a May 1997 symposium in Bristol, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the twinning of that city and Hanover. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)