Cities as International Actors

Urban and Regional Governance Beyond the Nation State

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban, Political Science, Government, Public Policy
Cover of the book Cities as International Actors by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman, Palgrave Macmillan UK
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman ISBN: 9781137396174
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: January 20, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
ISBN: 9781137396174
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: January 20, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This book explores the growing role of cities and regions as sub-national actors in shaping global governance. Far from being merely carried along by global forces, cities have become active players in making and maintaining the networks and connections that give shape to contemporary globalization. Exploring examples from Europe, North America and beyond, the authors reconcile the two separate, yet complimentary, theoretical and analytical lenses adopted by Urban Studies and International Relations, as they address the nature of ‘cities’ and ‘internationality’. The authors challenge academic debate that is reluctant to cross disciplinary boundaries and thus offer more relevant answers to the new phenomenon of international city action, and how it weakens the traditional prerogative of the state as primary actor in the international realm. Conclusions focus on how this new internationality opens opportunities for cities and regions but also contains potential pitfalls that can constrain policy options and challenge the legitimacy of policy making at all scales.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book explores the growing role of cities and regions as sub-national actors in shaping global governance. Far from being merely carried along by global forces, cities have become active players in making and maintaining the networks and connections that give shape to contemporary globalization. Exploring examples from Europe, North America and beyond, the authors reconcile the two separate, yet complimentary, theoretical and analytical lenses adopted by Urban Studies and International Relations, as they address the nature of ‘cities’ and ‘internationality’. The authors challenge academic debate that is reluctant to cross disciplinary boundaries and thus offer more relevant answers to the new phenomenon of international city action, and how it weakens the traditional prerogative of the state as primary actor in the international realm. Conclusions focus on how this new internationality opens opportunities for cities and regions but also contains potential pitfalls that can constrain policy options and challenge the legitimacy of policy making at all scales.

More books from Palgrave Macmillan UK

Cover of the book The Shadow of Colonialism on Europe’s Modern Past by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Genocide, Risk and Resilience by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Punk Sociology by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Sport, Protest and Globalisation by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Comparative Welfare Capitalism in East Asia by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Global Civil Society 2012 by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book The Essential Financial Toolkit by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Ted Hughes and Trauma by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book China's Challenge to US Supremacy by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Theatre and Human Rights after 1945 by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Indian Writing in English and the Global Literary Market by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Multinational Federalism by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Sincerity in Medieval English Language and Literature by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book Maurice Dobb by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
Cover of the book From Dictatorship to Democracy in Twentieth-Century Portugal by Tassilo Herrschel, Peter Newman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy