a global review of city leadership Rapoport, Elizabeth creator author. Acuto, Michele 1984- author. Grcheva, Leonora author. text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2019 monographic eng 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations Leading Cities is a global review of the state of city leadership and urban governance today. Drawing on research into 202 cities in 100 countries, it offers an evidence-based and practical assessment of how cities are led, what challenges their leaders face, and the ways in which cities are increasingly connected to global affairs. Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of figures and tables; List of figures; Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: a time for city leadership; 2. Exploring city leadership: catalysts of action; 3. The shape of leadership: actors and structures; 4. Setting priorities: local leadership in a global world; 5. Setting directions: leadership and strategic urban plans; 6. Conclusion: a search for better city leadership; Appendices; References; Index Elizabeth Rapoport, Michele Acuto and Leonora Grcheva. Includes bibliographical references. English. Metropolitan government Leadership Urban communities Politics & government BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Urban & Regional Leadership Metropolitan government JS78 320.85 RAPOPORT, ELIZABETH. ACUTO, MICHELE. GRCHEVA, LEONORA. [Place of publication not identified] : UCL PRESS, 2019 (OCoLC)1077959671 9781787355453 1787355454 22573/ctv8gccjh JSTOR https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2295481 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2295481 JSTOR 190320 20210825161947.0 on1090244517 eng