Local Government Reform in England: 1888 - 1974

by Jack Brand

Overview

Originally published in 1974, this study concerns the politics of local government reform between 1942-1974 and describes the struggles between the Ministries, the Local Government Associations and political parties. The political manoeuvrings of the various groups involved are analysed and a theory proposed about the reform of political structures in general.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032318356
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jack Brand was a respected political scientist and one of the first academic chroniclers of the SNP.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. The Problems of Local Government and The Needs of Planning 2. The Ministries and Local Government Reform 3. The Local Government Associations and Reform 4. The Parties and Local Government Reform 5. Local Government Reform: A Study of Structural Modernisation Appendix 1: Dramatis Personae Appendix 2: The Distribution of Functions: New and Old Versions Map: Maud Compared With the Conservative Government’s Proposals.

Editorial Reviews

‘…a stimulating and informative study.’ Frank Smallwood, Political Science Quarterly, Vol 90, No. 3

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