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"Fully expanded and updated, the Second Edition of the successful Theories of Urban Politics provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction to and evaluation of the theoretical approaches to urban governance." "Restructured into four 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 to the 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."--Jacket.