Localism the American way

Richard S Grayson suggests that in making democratic localism work, the UK could look more at the United States' radically decentralised system. Using the example of Newark's pioneering mayor Cory Booker, he argues that strong elected mayors can bring about significant change, even in diff...

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Published in:Public policy research 2010-06, Vol.17 (2), p.75-79
Main Author: Grayson, Richard S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decentralization
Democracy
Localism
Mayors
Political theory
Radicalism
Social change
Studies
United Kingdom
United States of America
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Summary:Richard S Grayson suggests that in making democratic localism work, the UK could look more at the United States' radically decentralised system. Using the example of Newark's pioneering mayor Cory Booker, he argues that strong elected mayors can bring about significant change, even in difficult circumstances.
ISSN:1744-5396
2573-2323
1744-540X
2573-2331
DOI:10.1111/j.1744-540X.2010.00608.x