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Anybody whthinks the study of urban politics is stagnating needs tpick up a copy of Theories of Urban Politics Insightful analysis of scholarship on traditional topics is supplemented by chapters on nontraditional topics, including the new institutionalism, network governance, and urban leadership… If you want tkeep up with cutting-edge debates in urban studies, the Davies and Imbroscivolume is essential —Todd Swanstrom, Saint Louis University Fully expanded and updated, the Second Edition of the successful Theories of Urban Politics provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction tand evaluation of the theoretical approaches turban governance Restructured intfour new parts - Power, Governance, Citizens, Challenges - the Second Edition reflects developments in the field over the last decade, with newly commissioned chapters updating and adding tthe theoretical material included in the First Edition With contributions from many of the key figures in urban theory today, this text will be required reading on all urban politics, urban planning and public administration courses Many colleagues have told us that our edition of Theories of Urban Politics provided great insights and grounding tstudents and seasoned researchers alike We are delighted that sable a successor has emerged Those that study urban politics need tbe challenged and inspired by theory and this book delivers a powerful update for urban scholars —David Judge, Gerry Stoker and Harold Wolman, Editors of the First EditionThis long-awaited sequel tthe pioneering First Edition updates debates and developments through an excellent collection of entirely new essays contributed by some of the leading academics in the field A special feature of the volume is that it links concerns in urban politics in North America and Europe An excellent read —Professor David Wilson, De Montfort University