Cities Against Democratic Backsliding: Evidence from Europe and Beyond - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1529250609 ISBN 13 : 9781529250602

Editeur : Bristol University Press, 2026

Synopsis

As nationalist and populist movements gain traction worldwide, democracy faces growing threats. In many cases, large cities have emerged as strongholds of progressive and democratic values, pushing back against authoritarian pressures.

This timely book explores the evolving power struggle between cities and central governments, particularly in countries led by populist regimes. It examines key issues such as decentralisation, financial autonomy and participatory governance, showing how cities are leading the fight against democratic backsliding. As local governments become "laboratories of democracy", this collection highlights their crucial role in protecting civil liberties and fostering political engagement in an era of rising extremism.

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À propos des auteurs

Robin Hambleton is Emeritus Professor of City Leadership in the Faculty of Environment and Technology at the University of the West of England, Bristol and Director of Urban Answers. An expert on urban innovation, city management and local governance, he was the founding President of the European Urban Research Association (EURA) and Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Marta Lackowska is Professor in the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies at the University of Warsaw, Poland.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bristol University Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1529250609
• ISBN 13: 9781529250602
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 252
• Éditeur: Lackowska Marta, Nguyen Long Le Anh, Aksztejn Wirginia, Tosics Iván
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