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At least 3 aspects of the modern democratic state are usually underemphasised: the unique character of every polity derived from its unique location; the capacity of territorial allegiance to override class, party or occupational allegiance; and the impact of physical scale on the political process. Further aspects of territoriality in Western Europe are explored, including centre--periphery relations, state fragmentation and subnational structural modernisation. (Abstract amended)

This book, the third in Martin Powell's New Labour trilogy, analyses the legacy of Tony Blair's government for social policy, focusing on the extent to which it has changed the UK welfare state.

This essay looks at the low levels of trust in government within the American public. Through this lens, the essay examines how trust both limits and distorts modern policy making, how it has created new modes of policy implementation, and how these issues shape the nature of the American state.

This essay looks at the low levels of trust in government within the American public. Through this lens, the essay examines how trust both limits and distorts modern policy making, how it has created new modes of policy implementation, and how these issues shape the nature of the American state. Adapted from the source document.

Based on papers presented at a conference held at the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany; 9 articles. Some focus on New York State. Government aid to schools, cities, and rural communities; social welfare and economic development.