Author: PINTO'S

Edition: First Edition

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  Language Published: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 631

Release Date: 01-12-2005

Part Number: 14139

Details: This book is a scholarly Critique of local self government focusing on Mumbai, India's Urban prima. The story of the evolution of civic administration in the City since 1872 gives the much needed backdrop to comprehend the intricacies of running the mega city. With the authors deep Insight into civic governance right from the Grassroots Level and the Academic inputs to substantiate the systems and concepts, make the book invaluable to researchers, students of public administration, other local self government bodies and institutions, trade and industry and of course to the General public. The book infact has not left any aspect of civic administration untouched. Dr. DAVID ANTHONY PINTO, joined MCGM in a relatively junior capacity and retired as Deputy Municipal Commissioner During 37 years of distinguished service, Dr. Pinto worked in various capacities including as Secretary to a long line of Mayors and Municipal Commissioner and as Senior Ward Officer. Reputed to be a tough administrator, Dr. Pinto earned the goodwill of one and all for his dogged perseverance to readdress people’s grievances and solving major civic problems. While in service Dr. Pinto pursued his master’s degrees in Political Science and law. His doctoral dissertation. “the Mayor the Commissioner and the Metropolitan Administration” is prescribed by his alma mater the University of Bombay as a reference book for postgraduate students. Married to Annie, Dr. Pinto is a recipient of many Awards.

EAN: 9788122007428

Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 1.9 inches

Languages: English