Leadership, Politics and Accountability: G.W. Jones’ Contribution to Local Government

Public Policy and Administration

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 80-101

  Isaac Henry, Kester ^a  

^a BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84996146245     PISSN: 09520767     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/095207670301800406     Document Type: Article

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