Urban Policy in Practice

Urban Policy and Practice is a practical and critical guide to urban policy in contemporary Britain.The book covers a range of topics including:* Quality and consumerism in the public sector* Community development* Public Health* Environmental issues* Local intervention in the creation of skills and jobsCase studies are drawn from housing, planning, the social services, economic development, and local government finance.Throughout, the concern is for a clear analysis of corporate strategies, democratic control and sustainable development.