Cities and Communities Beyond COVID-19: How Local Leadership Can Change Our Futu

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Drawing on a decade of research, an internationally renowned expert explains how cities and communities can develop recovery strategies following the COVID-19 pandemic that promote social, economic and environmental justice.

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The COVID-19 virus outbreak has rocked the world and it is widely accepted that there can be no return to the pre-pandemic society of 2019. However, many suggestions for the future of society and the planet are aimed at national governments, international bodies and society in general.Drawing on a decade of research by an internationally renowned expert, this book focuses on how cities and communities can lead the way in developing recovery strategies that promote social, economic and environmental justice. It offers new thinking tools for civic leaders and activists as well as practical suggestions on how we can co-create a more inclusive post COVID-19 future for us all.

Author Biography

Robin Hambleton is Emeritus Professor of City Leadership in the Faculty of Environment and Technology at the University of the West of England, Bristol and Director of Urban Answers. An expert on urban innovation, city management and local governance, he was the founding President of the European Urban Research Association (EURA) and Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Table of Contents

Foreword ~ Marvin Rees, Mayor of BristolNo Going Back;The COVID-19 Pandemic;The Central Challenge: Improving Governance;The New Civic Leadership;The Bristol One City Approach;Enhancing the International Conversation;Lesson Drawing for the Future.

Review

"...this book should be read by both scholars and practitioners. In the classroom, it can provide a challenging introduction for any course in urban governance and/or intergovernmental relations... Best of all, it will make students, professors and practitioners think about the COVID-19 pandemic, and what it means for local governance." Urban Studies"Both thoughtful and practical, Hambleton offers a powerful agenda for local leadership in achieving a sustainable and inclusive future." Networking For A Purpose"Hambleton's philosophy and concepts... are clear and will serve a wide audience well, whether practitioner, student, social scientist, or politician" Journal of Urban Affairs"[This book] presents an important brief on the excesses of central control and the need to rethink how to empower local communities throughout the world.... those working at the local level - in and out of government - would find inspiration and practical knowledge in Robin Hambleton's manifesto." Cities & Health"This book would be of interest to anyone affected by Covid-19 (so everyone!), and particularly those involved in or passionate about public policy, reform, local governance, the climate crisis, systemic racism and social inequality... A fascinating read." Administration"Robin Hambleton has set out in this short book a concise but well argued 'routemap' to take us forward to a more collective and collaborative future." Journal of Urban Regeneration and Research

Long Description

The COVID-19 virus outbreak has rocked the world and it is widely accepted that there can be no return to the pre-pandemic society of 2019. However, many suggestions for the future of society and the planet are aimed at national governments, international bodies and society in general. Drawing on a decade of research by an internationally renowned expert, this book focuses on how cities and communities can lead the way in developing recovery strategies that promote social, economic and environmental justice. It offers new thinking tools for civic leaders and activists as well as practical suggestions on how we can co-create a more inclusive post COVID-19 future for us all.

Review Quote

"This book would be of interest to anyone affected by Covid-19 (so everyone!), and particularly those involved in or passionate about public policy, reform, local governance, the climate crisis, systemic racism and social inequality... A fascinating read." Administration

Feature

The original feature of this book is that it is focused on enhancing understanding of what is happening below the level of the nation state and it is solution orientated.

Details ISBN1529215854 Author Robin Hambleton Short Title Cities and Communities Beyond COVID-19 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1529215854 ISBN-13 9781529215854 Format Paperback Subtitle How Local Leadership Can Change Our Future for the Better Pages 171 DEWEY 307.14 UK Release Date 2020-10-16 Imprint Bristol University Press Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-10-16 Publisher Bristol University Press Publication Date 2020-10-16 Alternative 9781529215861 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-10-15 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this

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