Urban Renaissance?

ISBN 10: 1861343809 / ISBN 13: 9781861343802

Published by The Policy Press, 2003

About this Item

pp. 304.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Urban Renaissance?
• Publisher: The Policy Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861343809
• ISBN 13: 9781861343802
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This book documents and assesses the core of New Labour's approach to the revitalisation of cities, that is, the revival of citizenship, democratic renewal, and the participation of communities to spear head urban change. In doing so, the book explores the meaning, and relevance, of 'community' as a focus for urban renaissance. It interrogates the conceptual and ideological content of New Labour's conceptions of community and, through the use of case studies, evaluates how far, and with what effects, such conceptions are shaping contemporary urban policy and practice.

The book is an important text for students and researchers in geography, urban studies, planning, sociology, and related disciplines. It will also be of interest to officers working in local and central government, voluntary organisations, community groups, and those with a stake in seeking to enhance democracy and community involvement in urban policy and practice.

About the Author

Rob Imrie was previously Professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths University of London and retains a Visiting Professorship there. He has published widely on issues relating to architecture, urban design, and urban politics and regeneration.