Davies, Jonathan, 1966-. (2004) Conjuncture or disjuncture? : an institutionalist analysis of local regeneration partnerships in the UK. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Vol.28 (No.3). pp. 570-585. ISSN 1468-2427

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Abstract

Following Lowndes' (2001) injunction for scholars to take the new institutionalism seriously, this paper offers an institutionalist explanation for the development of regeneration partnerships in the UK. Drawing on four complete case studies and evidence from ongoing research into New Deal for Communities (NDC), it argues that UK-style partnerships tend to embody conflicting values and hierarchical patterns of organization. This is therefore a path shaping period, since partnerships have not established themselves as co-ordinating mechanisms built on strong-weak ties.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology J Political Science > JS Local government Municipal government
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Urban renewal -- Great Britain, Urban policy -- Great Britain, Local government -- Great Britain, Social structure -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	International Journal of Urban and Regional Research
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	1468-2427
Date:	September 2004
Volume:	Vol.28
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 570-585
Identification Number:	10.1111/j.0309-1317.2004.00536.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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