W. Ivor Jennings – författare

This collection of essays surveys one hundred years of local administration in Britain.

First published in 1935, A Century of Municipal Progress: 1835-1935 edited by Harold J. Laski, W. Ivor Jennings, and William A. Robson, is a seminal exploration of the transformative evolution of local government in Britain over a century. This comprehensive volume examines the profound changes in municipal governance, from the pre-1835 era to the sweeping reforms of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through chapters on topics such as public health, housing, education, transportation, public safety, and civic planning, the book highlights the pivotal role of local authorities in shaping modern urban life. It also delves into the administrative structures, financial systems, and the relationship between central and local governments. With contributions from leading scholars of the time, this work remains a cornerstone for understanding the history and development of municipal governance and a must read for students of public administration and political science.

Originally published in 1940, this book was written by the British legal academic and educationalist Sir William Ivor Jennings (1903-65). The text presents a discussion regarding the possible nature of a federal Western Europe and the means through which this outcome might be achieved, putting forward the view that 'The desirability of replacing international anarchy by international government is so generally recognised in Great Britain that it needs no demonstration'. Legal, constitutional and economic elements of a possible European government are discussed, along with foreign policy and defence. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in European history and the development of the European Union.