The work will interest academics, students, policy-researchers and practitioners in the fields of local governance, sociology and European studies. KnowEurope Overall, this book provides a comprehensive account of the often contradictory dynamics which affect cities in Europe and a particularly useful framework for further analysis of European local societies. It represents a well-documented and interesting analysis that can meet the interest of those academics and social scientists who pay attention to the phenomenon of the 're-emergence of territories' and it is highly recommended for graduate students from diverse scientific fields and policymakers operating at various territorial levels. Environment and Planning Patrick Le Gales's excellent book - which focuses on medium-sized cities, the backbone of urban Europe - represents an important contribution to the debate. Environment and Planning There is probably no other author who has such a broad background knowledge necessary for this intellectual endeavour, as Le Gales ... This book is irreplaceable for all who want to discuss the future of the European city on a profound scientific basis. DISP 153
