The Polycentric Development Paradigm - Couverture souple

Thapa, Dorendra Bahadur

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798235919969

Editeur : Ali Anthony Bell, 2026

Synopsis

The Polycentric Development Paradigm: Power, Governance, and Fragmented Futures

In an era defined by climate crisis, digital disruption, and political fragmentation, traditional top-down governance has reached its limits. The Polycentric Development Paradigm: Power, Governance, and Fragmented Futures offers a bold new lens for understanding and navigating our decentered world. Drawing on decades of research and practical engagement, this book dismantles the myth of the single commanding center, revealing a reality where power is distributed across cities, private platforms, informal communities, and digital networks.

This is not a manual for restoring control but a guide for mastering coordination. The book explores how polycentric systems-characterized by multiple, interdependent decision-making nodes-can foster resilience, innovation, and adaptive governance. From urban laboratories and inter-city competition to the rise of algorithmic power and data sovereignty, each chapter provides conceptual tools and real-world reflections for policymakers, planners, and practitioners. Moving beyond simplistic solutions, it challenges readers to embrace complexity, design for adaptability, and turn fragmentation from a liability into a source of strength. For anyone seeking to understand how power truly works and how progress can be achieved in the 21st century, this paradigm is essential.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ali Anthony Bell
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798235919969
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 104
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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