This wide-ranging study of three European cities shows how hybrid forms of governance emerge from the tensions between new ideas and past legacies, and existing institutional arrangements and powerful decision makers. Using detailed studies of migration and neighborhood policy, as well as a novel Q methodology analysis of public administrators.

CHRIS SKELCHER is Professor of Public Governance, INLOGOV, University of Birmingham, UK. HELEN SULLIVAN is Professor and Director of the Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne, Australia. Her research and writing explores public policy practice in complex governance contexts, with a particular focus on the role of collaboration. Previous books include Working Across Boundaries with Chris Skelcher (2002). STEPHEN JEFFARES is Roberts Research Fellow, INLOGOV, University of Birmingham, UK. He is interested in collaboration in local government, policy change and policy termination. Stephen's research applies social data analysis and Q methodology to map discussion and debate surrounding the contemporary public policies.