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Fragmented Powers : 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 a...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom Emerald Publishing Limited 2025.
Subjects:
Political planning > 21st century.
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • 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