Local Democracy and the Processes of Transformation in East-Central Europe

by Harald Baldersheim (Editor)

Overview

This book focuses on one particular aspect of the post-communist transformations in the East-Central European countries. In studying the local government reforms, it evaluates achievements with the traditional yardsticks for local government performance: democracy, efficiency, and autonomy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367164270
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/2021
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Baldersheim, Harald

Table of Contents

Preface — Local Democracy: The Challenges of Institution-Building — New Institutions of Local Government: A Comparison — Political Culture and Citizen Involvement — Elites and Parties — Policies: Privatizing, Defending the Local Welfare State, or Wishful Thinking? — Functions of the Executive: Power, Leadership, and Management — Virtuous Circles: Local Democracy in a Post-Communist Environment

Editorial Reviews

Eighteen contributors study local governments in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, comparing their institutional reforms in response to managing emerging market economies and the needs of citizens. The essays focus on the relationship between new institutions, citizen involvement, conflicts between elites and new local parties, and the functions of leadership and management in a post-communist environment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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