This book makes a comparative study of decentralized democratic governance in the USA, Britain, France, Japan, Russia and India. Explaining the meaning, essential elements, rationale and importance of local government, it addresses issues concerning rural-urban reforms, finance and local revenue, people's participation and central-local government relations. It also extends discussion on local governments of major cities of the world New York, Beijing, Tokyo, Delhi, Moscow, Paris and Greater London.

By B. Datta Ray and S. P. Agrawal