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The International Handbook of Local and Regional Government provides an authoritative and detailed guide to subnational systems of government within advanced democracies. Published by Edward Elgar Publishing, this major reference work offers a deep comparative analysis of how local and regional administrations function across a wide range of countries. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of institutional histories, traditions, and national structures. The text examines essential elements of governance, including financing, specific competences, and core functions. It also explores the complexities of inter-governmental relationships and electoral systems. This handbook is an essential resource for understanding public participation in local administration and the governance of metropolitan areas. By drawing upon a wide range of official and academic sources, it serves as a reliable tool for students, researchers, and professionals studying constitutional and administrative law.

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Provides a comparative analysis of local and regional government systems across various advanced democracies.

Examines institutional histories, traditions, and national and internal structures of subnational governments.

Details essential administrative aspects including financing, specific competences, and official functions.

Reviews inter-governmental relationships and the specific electoral systems used in local administration.

Analyzes public participation and the governance models used for metropolitan areas.

Utilizes a wide range of academic and official sources to ensure an authoritative reference guide.

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Release Date
01 January 1994
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16 December 2006

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