LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Discover an up-to-date and interdisciplinary synthesis of knowledge dedicated to Polish local self-government and local communities. Andrzej K. Piasecki's book provides a comprehensive look at the process of creating self-government in Poland, its constitutional and legal foundations, as well as the principles of operation and areas of competence. This publication presents them in a broader context of solutions used in other EU countries, which allows for a better understanding of the specifics of the Polish model.

• Up-to-date synthesis of knowledge about local self-government
• Interdisciplinary approach combining law, politics, and sociology
• Detailed analysis of the process of creating Polish self-government
• Comparison with solutions in other EU countries
• Rich sources: normative acts, transcripts, statistical data
• Examples from practice, illustrations, and maps
• Comprehensive bibliography for further studies

The author details the political and socio-economic development of local communities, focusing on the institutions and norms that constitute them. He also focuses on the people and phenomena that shape the empirical image of local Poland, which allows for a deep understanding of how communities function at the local level.

The book uses numerous sources, including normative acts, transcripts, protocols, statistical data, press articles, websites, as well as documents, memories, and accounts, including previously unpublished ones. As a result, the reader gains access to a wide range of information that allows for a comprehensive understanding of the topic. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for both students and practitioners dealing with the issues of local self-government.

Andrzej K. Piasecki, the author of this publication, is a recognized expert in the field of local self-government. His work is characterized by reliability, in-depth analysis, and an interdisciplinary approach, which makes it extremely valuable for all those interested in the topic of self-government. The book is enriched with numerous examples from practice, illustrations, maps, photos, diagrams, and tables, which facilitate the understanding of the presented content.

Technical data: Pages: 418, Format: 236x165 mm, Year of publication: 2020, binding: paperback, Publisher: PWN. Number of pages: 418. Binding: paperback. Format: 236x165 mm. ISBN: None.

Ideal reading for students of law, administration, political science, sociology, as well as for practitioners involved in local self-government and all those interested in the issues of local and regional development. We recommend this book as an indispensable source of knowledge about Polish self-government and its role in shaping local communities.