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Strong Mayors and Leadership Capital

New York, London, and Amsterdam

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Strong Mayors and Leadership Capital

New York, London, and Amsterdam

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Examining how local leadership has evolved by comparing the mayoralties of New York, London, and Amsterdam, this book uniquely focuses on Michael Bloomberg (2002–2014), Ken Livingstone (2000–2008), Boris Johnson (2008–2016), and Job Cohen (2001–2010) to reveal the cultural and operational contrasts that shaped their approaches to governance.

Drawing on the Leadership Capital Index (LCI) - a recent innovation in political leadership studies, Stafford offers a fresh perspective on the strong-mayor model, not only evaluating the strengths and limitations of the LCI but also advancing the debate on what makes effective urban leadership. Original and insightful, this book redefines how we understand mayors as pivotal political actors.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
List of Tables and Figures
List of Interviewees
Chapter 1 - Introduction: Contexts and Questions
Chapter 2 - Billionaire Builder: Michael Bloomberg (2002-2013)
Chapter 3 - 'Ken's Den': Ken Livingstone (2000-2008)
Chapter 4- Figurehead Mayor: Boris Johnson (2008-2016)
Chapter 5 - Tea-drinker: Job Cohen (2001-2010)
Chapter 6 - Findings and Comparison
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 28 May 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Pages 248
ISBN 9781350498051
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions 234 x 156 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Max W. Stafford

Max W. Stafford is a Teaching Fellow in Politics a…

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