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Confrontation and Cooperation in the English-Speaking World
Fragmented Powersis a rich resource for public policy, urban studies, political science, sociology, international relations, and more. Introducing 20 case studies analysing national-level politics, local governance, civil society mobilisation and more, the chapters examine trajectories of American and British societies.
Cover -- Fragmented Powers: with a Prologue by Donatella della Porta -- Fragmented Powers:Confrontation and Cooperation in the English-Speaking World -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Editors -- About the Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Prologue: Fragmentation, Coordination and Convergence: Some Reflections -- General Introduction: 'Fragmented Powers' -- A Critical Evaluation -- Abstract -- Conceptual Framework -- Presentation of the Book -- References -- Part 1 -- Taking Stock: The Challenges of Fragmented Governance
1. Second Thoughts: American Attitudes to the Westminster Model and to Political Fragmentation -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Westminster Model -- American Interest in Westminster and Party Government -- Conclusion -- References -- 2. American Foreign Policy and Secession Abroad -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Defining Secession -- Katanga (1960-1963) -- The Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) -- Eritrea (1961-1993) -- South Sudan (1955-2011) -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. The Indian Child Welfare Act Entangled Between Federal, State Powers and Tribal Sovereignty in the United States -- Abstract
Introduction -- Dissenting Voices on the Protection of Native Children -- Converging Factors Which Destabilized Native Communities -- Counteracting Massive Removals -- The ICWA Shall Pass Notwithstanding the Obstacles -- Jurisdictional Issues as the Seeds of Contention -- The Growing Challenges to the ICWA -- State Courts Challenges to the ICWA -- The Biggest Threat to the ICWA -- A Cyclical Pattern of Opposition to the Protection of Native Children -- The ICWA in a Fragile Situation -- Conclusion -- References
4. The Fragment of a Boston Home: A Wealthy Metropolis in the Throes of Unaffordable Housing -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Fragmented Support to the Homeless in Greater Boston -- Funding -- Silos of Responsibilities -- Fragmented Powers, Homelessness, and COVID-19 -- Fragmented Space: Homelessness and Zoning Laws -- Conclusion -- References -- Books -- Journal Articles -- Magazine Articles -- Newspaper Articles -- Radio Broadcasts -- Television -- Webpages -- 5. De-fragmenting the (Post 1997) Social Housing Sector in England? Privatisation, Power and Provision, 1980-2023 -- Abstract
Introduction -- New Public Management (NPM) and the Fragmentation of Public Services in the United Kingdom -- The Fragmentation of Social Housing in the United Kingdom -- Some Visibly Serious Consequences of Fragmentation -- Defragmentation and Re-Concentration at National and Local Levels -- London: Leading the Way? -- Conclusion -- References -- Primary Sources -- Secondary Sources -- 6. The End of Multiculturalism? The British State and the Muslim Council of Britain: From Cooperation to Non-Engagement Policy -- Abstract -- Introduction