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Local Government Studies is the leading journal for the study of local politics, policy, public administration and management and governance. First established in 1975, it is an influential forum for critical dialogue and exchange on local government and a vital resource for academics, politicians, policy makers and practitioners internationally.
The editors welcome submissions in this field, particularly work of a comparative, methodologically innovative and theoretically challenging nature.
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