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"In the shadow of hierarchy": Meta-governance, policy reform, and urban regeneration in the West Midlands

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Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between political hierarchy and the complex webs of political organization associated with urban governance. Deploying the concept of metagovernance and a study of urban policy reform in the West Midlands region of England, this paper claims that state and governmental hierarchies continue to have a crucial role in coordinating the activities of governance regimes in the UK. This paper concludes by considering the effects of hierarchical power on the systems of political participation and representation that are associated with urban governance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-14
Number of pages9
JournalArea
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2003

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

  • West Midlands
  • meta-governance
  • political hierarchy
  • urban policy
  • regional government

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