Metropolitan Government

by I. M. Barlow

Overview

First published in 1991, Metropolitan Government provides an in-depth study of metropolitan government and outlines the need for a unit of government at the metropolitan level. It discusses relevant theoretical aspects of local government reorganization.

Developments in metropolitan government in London, Manchester, Melbourne, Toronto, and San Francisco are explored, documenting approximately 100 years of progress. By examining cities in Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States, the volume provides a good basis for international comparative studies in the field.

This book is intended for students and researchers in political geography, political science, policy studies, public administration and urban studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781041106463
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/2025
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

I.M. Barlow is a political geographer who specializes in metropolitan government. He received his undergraduate education in geography at the University of Wales, and his graduate training at Cincinnati and McGill. Before joining Concordia University's Geography Department in 1976, he taught at the State University of New York, McMaster, Saskatchewan, and McGill Universities. He has also held many visiting posts around the world.

Table of Contents

Preface  1. Governing metropolitan areas  2. Historical, theoretical and comparative aspects of metropolitan government  3. London  4. Manchester  5. Melbourne  6. Toronto  7. San Francisco  8. Metropolitan government: past, present and future  Appendix A: Population statistics of local authorities  Appendix B: Expenditures of metropolitan authorities, metropolitan districts and central cities

Editorial Reviews

Review of the first publication:

‘…a useful addition to the literature.’

— Paul Lawless, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallom University, UK

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