Unwinding Privatization

Unwinding Privatization, the first volume in the Urban And Industrial Environments Series, examines the global phenomenon of remunicipalization. As cities across North America, Europe, and the Global South transition essential services like water and energy back to the public sector, this scholarly work analyzes the implications of such shifts. Edited by Alba Alexander, Larry Bennett, Evan McKenzie, and Michael Pagano, the text explores how transferring ownership of public services reconfigures power and responsibility within metropolitan regions.

This volume serves as a critical resource for those studying politics and social sciences, urban planning and development, and public affairs and policy. The contributors present diverse perspectives on whether remunicipalization acts as a pragmatic fix for privatization inefficiencies or a democratic movement for accountability. By investigating the relationship between private and public power, Unwinding Privatization provides essential insights into the evolving landscape of modern urban governance and political science.