Publications
Selected publications
- Evaluating and Theorising Committee Scrutiny: A UK Comparative Perspective (Journal article - 2015)
- COMMITTEE SCRUTINY WITHIN A CONSOCIATIONAL CONTEXT: A NORTHERN IRELAND CASE STUDY (Journal article - 2015)
- University students' unions: changing functions, a UK and comparative perspective (Journal article - 2016)
- Chinese leadership: Provincial perspectives on promotion and performance (Journal article - 2019)
- Committee scrutiny in Scotland: a comparative and bi-constitutional perspective (Journal article - 2016)
2024
Governmental Capabilities and Responsiveness: Global Investigations into CO2 Emissions and Decarbonization. The ultimate super wicked problem!
Cole, M., Sun, J., Jiang, W., & Zang, L. (2024). Governmental Capabilities and Responsiveness: Global Investigations into CO2 Emissions and Decarbonization. The ultimate super wicked problem!. International Journal of Public Administration.
How do speaker characteristics influence use of rhetorical history? Insights from text mining analysis of discourse about Brexit
Smith, A., Cole, M., & Küsters, A. (2024). How do speaker characteristics influence use of rhetorical history? Insights from text mining analysis of discourse about Brexit. Management & Organizational History, 19(4), 249-281. doi:10.1080/17449359.2024.2436377
2023
Governmental Capabilities and Responsiveness: Global Investigations into Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Decarbonization. The Ultimate Super Wicked Problem!
Title: Regulatory Quality, Capitalism and Decarbonization: A Global Study
2022
Social media interactions between government and the public: A Chinese case study of government WeChat official accounts on information related to COVID-19.
Shao, C., Guan, X., Sun, J., Cole, M., & Liu, G. (2022). Social media interactions between government and the public: A Chinese case study of government WeChat official accounts on information related to COVID-19.. Frontiers in psychology, 13, 955376. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.955376
Innovation, carbon emissions and the pollution haven hypothesis: Climate capitalism and global re-interpretations
Jiang, W., Cole, M., Sun, J., & Wang, S. (2022). Innovation, carbon emissions and the pollution haven hypothesis: Climate capitalism and global re-interpretations. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 307. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114465
2019
Chinese leadership: Provincial perspectives on promotion and performance
Sun, J., Cole, M., Huang, Z., & Wang, S. (2019). Chinese leadership: Provincial perspectives on promotion and performance. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-POLITICS AND SPACE, 37(4), 750-772. doi:10.1177/2399654418791580
2018
Local electoral systems
Cole, M. (2018). Local electoral systems. In The Routledge Handbook of International Local Government (pp. 13-24). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781315306278-2
Innovation and Change in Local Electoral Systems: Approaches and Implications.
Cole, M. S. (2018, March 26). Innovation and Change in Local Electoral Systems: Approaches and Implications.. In Political Studies Association. Cardiff.
2016
University students' unions: changing functions, a UK and comparative perspective
Guan, L., Cole, M., & Worthington, F. (2016). University students' unions: changing functions, a UK and comparative perspective. STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 41(12), 2095-2109. doi:10.1080/03075079.2015.1010076
The ‘shared workplace’ agenda in Northern Ireland: lessons from local government
Brown, G., & Cole, M. (2016). The "shared workplace' agenda in Northern Ireland: lessons from local government. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 42(4), 557-578. doi:10.1080/03003930.2016.1167043
Committee scrutiny in Scotland: a comparative and bi-constitutional perspective
Cole, M. (2016). Committee scrutiny in Scotland: a comparative and bi-constitutional perspective. POLICY AND POLITICS, 44(3), 465-483. doi:10.1332/030557314X13948073245907
2015
Evaluating and Theorising Committee Scrutiny: A UK Comparative Perspective
Cole, M., & McAllister, L. (2015). Evaluating and Theorising Committee Scrutiny: A UK Comparative Perspective. Local Government Studies, 41(2), 220-239. doi:10.1080/03003930.2014.904226
Evaluating and Theorising Committee Scrutiny: A UK Comparative Perspective
Cole, M., & McAllister, L. (2015). Evaluating and Theorising Committee Scrutiny: A UK Comparative Perspective. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 41(2), 220-239. doi:10.1080/03003930.2014.904226
COMMITTEE SCRUTINY WITHIN A CONSOCIATIONAL CONTEXT: A NORTHERN IRELAND CASE STUDY
Cole, M. (2015). COMMITTEE SCRUTINY WITHIN A CONSOCIATIONAL CONTEXT: A NORTHERN IRELAND CASE STUDY. Public Administration, 93(1), 121-138. doi:10.1111/padm.12111
Mechanisms and Performance of Chinese Bear Markets and Policy Suggestions
Li, Z., Sun, J., & Cole, M. (2015). Mechanisms and Performance of Chinese Bear Markets and Policy Suggestions. In The Chinese Stock Market Volume II (pp. 125-189). Springer Nature. doi:10.1057/9781137464699_3
Mechanisms and Performance of Chinese Bear markets and Policy Suggestions
Li, Z., Sun, J., & Cole, M. (2015). Mechanisms and Performance of Chinese Bear markets and Policy Suggestions. In S. Cheng, & Z. Li (Eds.), The Chinese Stock Market, Vol II: Evaluation and Prospects (pp. 336 pages). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9781137464682
2014
Devolution and the enhancement of scrutiny: A case study of the committees of the National Assembly for Wales
Cole, M. (2014). Devolution and the enhancement of scrutiny: A case study of the committees of the National Assembly for Wales. PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION, 29(1), 3-20. doi:10.1177/0952076713494218
Students' Unions in the UK: Development, Recurrent Trends and Characteristics
Guan, L., Zhou, Y., & Cole, M. (2014). Students' Unions in the UK: Development, Recurrent Trends and Characteristics. Modern University Education.
The 2011 Welsh General Election: An Analysis of the Latest Staging Post in the Maturing of Welsh Politics
McAllister, L., & Cole, M. (2014). The 2011 Welsh General Election: An Analysis of the Latest Staging Post in the Maturing of Welsh Politics. PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, 67(1), 172-190. doi:10.1093/pa/gss036
2013
The Capacity of the National Assembly
Cole, M., McAllister, L., & Sirbu, D. (2013). The Capacity of the National Assembly. In Unknown Book (pp. 6-17).
2012
Councillor Perceptions of the Boundary Review Process: Recommendations for Future Practice
Cole, M., & Thrasher, M. (2012). Councillor Perceptions of the Boundary Review Process: Recommendations for Future Practice. Local Government Studies, 38(6), 711-730. doi:10.1080/03003930.2012.688037
2010
Developments in Accountability and Management: Lessons from the Devolved Institutions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Cole, M. (2010). Developments in Accountability and Management: Lessons from the Devolved Institutions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In IPSPM (pp. 1-17). Berne: IRSPM.
Devolution in the UK
Cole, M. (2010). Devolution in the UK. Political Studies Review, 8(3), 425-426.
New Labour's Countryside: Rural Policy in Britain since 1997
Cole, M. (2010). New Labour's Countryside: Rural Policy in Britain since 1997. Unknown Journal, 8(2), 267-268.
2009
Democracy and Interest Groups: Enhancing Participation?
Cole, M. (2009). Democracy and Interest Groups: Enhancing Participation?. Unknown Journal, 7(3), 408-409.
Heads of the Local State
Cole, M. (2009). Heads of the Local State. Unknown Journal, 7(1), 124.
Local Government in Britain: The Emergence of the External Scrutiniser
Cole, M. (2009). Local Government in Britain: The Emergence of the External Scrutiniser. In EURAM (pp. 39). Liverpool: EURAM.
New Forms of Public Accountability after Devolution: The use of different mechanisms for different ends?
Cole, M., & McAllister, L. (2009). New Forms of Public Accountability after Devolution: The use of different mechanisms for different ends?. In Conference in UK Political Ideologies (pp. 1-12). Liverpool: University of Liverpool.
Observing Government Elites: Up Close and Personal
Cole, M. (2009). Observing Government Elites: Up Close and Personal. Unknown Journal, 7(3), 398-399.
2008
Accountability and Democracy in the New Local Governance: An Evaluation
Cole, M. (2008). Accountability and Democracy in the New Local Governance: An Evaluation. (PhD Thesis, University of Plymouth).
Anglo-Scottish Relations from 1900 to Devolution and Beyond
Cole, M. (2008). Anglo-Scottish Relations from 1900 to Devolution and Beyond. Unknown Journal, 1(6), 90-91.
Labour in the City
Cole, M. (2008). Labour in the City. Unknown Journal, 6(3), 384-385.
Local Government Reforms in Britain
Cole, M. (2008). Local Government Reforms in Britain. In D. E. Dollery, J. Garcea, & E. C. Le Sage Jr (Eds.), Local Government Reform: A Comparative Analysis of Advanced Anglo-American Countries (pp. 75-103). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
New Labour and the Civil Service
Cole, M. (2008). New Labour and the Civil Service. Unknown Journal, 6(3), 386.
Political Communications: The General Election Campaign of 2005
Cole, M. (2008). Political Communications: The General Election Campaign of 2005. Unknown Journal, 2(6), 231-232.
Reinventing Britain: Constitutional Change under new Labour
Cole, M. (2008). Reinventing Britain: Constitutional Change under new Labour. Unknown Journal, 2(6), 225-226.
Scrutiny, Democracy and Public Administration in the English Local State
Cole, M. (2008). Scrutiny, Democracy and Public Administration in the English Local State. In Conference in Political ideologies (pp. 31). Liverpool: University of Liverpool.
The Brown Factor in Elections and Public Opinion: the Return of the Electoral Cycle
Cole, M. (2008). The Brown Factor in Elections and Public Opinion: the Return of the Electoral Cycle. In M. Rush, & P. Giddings (Eds.), When Gordon Took the Helm: The Palgrave Review of British Politics 2007-08 (pp. 34-50). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Transparency: The Key to Better Governance?
Cole, M. (2008). Transparency: The Key to Better Governance?. Unknown Journal, 2(6), 214-215.
2007
Pioneering New Politics or Rearranging the Deckchairs? The 2007 National Assembly for Wales Election and Results
McALLISTER, L. A. U. R. A., & COLE, M. (2007). Pioneering New Politics or Rearranging the Deckchairs? The 2007 National Assembly for Wales Election and Results. The Political Quarterly, 78(4), 536-546. doi:10.1111/j.1467-923x.2007.00888.x
Elections and Public Opinion: A Modest Conservative Resurgence
Cole, M., & Jones, T. (2007). Elections and Public Opinion: A Modest Conservative Resurgence. In M. Rush, & P. Giddings (Eds.), The Palgrave Review of British Politics 2006 (pp. 28-38). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Leading the Localities: Executive Mayors in Engliah Local Government
Cole, M. (2007). Leading the Localities: Executive Mayors in Engliah Local Government. Unknown Journal, 2(5), 269-270.
Pioneering New Politics or Rearranging the Deckchairs? The 2007 National Assembly for Wales Election and Results
McALLISTER, L. A. U. R. A., & COLE, M. (2007). Pioneering New Politics or Rearranging the Deckchairs? The 2007 National Assembly for Wales Election and Results. The Political Quarterly, 78(4), 536-546. doi:10.1111/j.1467-923x.2007.00882.x
Public Service Improvement: Policies, Progress and Prospects
Cole, M. (2007). Public Service Improvement: Policies, Progress and Prospects. Unknown Journal, 1(5), 109-110.
Review of Allowances
Cole, M. (2007). Review of Allowances. Totnes: Michael Cole.
Tales of Two Cities: Women and Municipal Restructuring in London and Toronto
Cole, M. (2007). Tales of Two Cities: Women and Municipal Restructuring in London and Toronto. Unknown Journal, 2(5), 307.
Third Force Politics: Liberal Democrats at the Grassroots
Cole, M. (2007). Third Force Politics: Liberal Democrats at the Grassroots. Unknown Journal, 5(3), 420-421.
2006
Asymmetrical Public Accountability: The National Assembly for Wales, Questions and Quangos
COLE, M. (2006). Asymmetrical Public Accountability: The National Assembly for Wales, Questions and Quangos. The Political Quarterly, 77(1), 98-106. doi:10.1111/j.1467-923x.2006.00735.x
Contesting Rurality: Politics in the British Countryside
Cole, M. (2006). Contesting Rurality: Politics in the British Countryside. Unknown Journal, 3(4), 343-344.
Councillors and Staff with a Disability: Allowances and Support
Cole, M. (2006). Councillors and Staff with a Disability: Allowances and Support. Totnes: Michael Cole.
Elections and Public Opinion: Blair's Third and Final Electoral Triumph
Cole, M., Jones, T., Rallings, C., & Thrasher, M. (2006). Elections and Public Opinion: Blair's Third and Final Electoral Triumph. In M. Rush, & P. Giddings (Eds.), The Palgrave Review of British Politics 2005 (pp. 30-45). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Evaluating the impact of community appraisals: some lessons from south-west England
Cole, M. (2006). Evaluating the impact of community appraisals: some lessons from south-west England. Policy & Politics, 34(1), 51-68. doi:10.1332/030557306775212151
Review of Allowances
Cole, M. (2006). Review of Allowances. Totnes: Michael Cole.
2005
UK Health Action Zones: Political Accountability and Political Marketing-Perspectives from the South West
Cole, M., & Cotterill, L. (2005). UK Health Action Zones: Political Accountability and Political Marketing-Perspectives from the South West. Urban Studies, 42(3), 397-416. doi:10.1080/00420980500034850
Duverger's Law: An Application to Local Elections in Britain
Cole, M. (2005). Duverger's Law: An Application to Local Elections in Britain. Representation, 41(4), 51-68.
Duverger's law: An application to local elections in Britain
Cole, M. (2005). Duverger's law: An application to local elections in Britain. Representation, 41(4), 269-275. doi:10.1080/00344890508523321
Quangos: The Debate of the 1970s
Cole, M. (2005). Quangos: The Debate of the 1970s. Contemporary British History, 19(3), 321-352.
Review of Members' Allowances
Cole, M. (2005). Review of Members' Allowances. Totnes: Michael Cole.
2004
Consultation in Local Government: A Case Study of Practice at Devon County Council
Cole, M. (2004). Consultation in Local Government: A Case Study of Practice at Devon County Council. Local Government Studies, 30(2), 196-213. doi:10.1080/0300393042000267236
Partnerships Between Health and Local Government
Snape, S., & Taylor, P. (n.d.). Partnerships Between Health and Local Government. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203508541
Review of Members' Allowances
Cole, M. (2004). Review of Members' Allowances. Totnes: Michael Cole.
2003
Learning Communities Report - HAZ: A Project Evaluation
Cole, M. (2003). Learning Communities Report - HAZ: A Project Evaluation. Plymouth: Department of Sociology, University of Plymouth.
Local Government Reform In Britain 1997–2001: National Forces and International Trends
Cole, M. (2003). Local Government Reform In Britain 1997–2001: National Forces and International Trends. Government and Opposition, 38(2), 181-202. doi:10.1111/1477-7053.t01-1-00011
Local government: the debate about ‘election by thirds’
Fenwick, J., Cole, M., & Hutchinson, A. (2003). Local government: the debate about ‘election by thirds’. Representation, 39(4), 255-263. doi:10.1080/00344890308523232
The Health Action Zone Initiative: Lessons from Plymouth
Cole, M. (2003). The Health Action Zone Initiative: Lessons from Plymouth. Local Government Studies, 29(3), 99-117. doi:10.1080/03003930308559381
UK Local Government: The Impact of Modernization on Departmentalism
Cole, M., & Fenwick, J. (2003). UK Local Government: The Impact of Modernization on Departmentalism. International Review of Administrative Sciences, 69(2), 259-270. doi:10.1177/0020852303069002009
2002
Learning Communities Report - HAZ: A Project Evaluation
Cole, M. (2002). Learning Communities Report - HAZ: A Project Evaluation. Plymouth: Department of Sociology, University of Plymouth.
The Relationship between County Councillors and other Tiers of Elected Local Government: The Case of Devon
Cole, M. (2002). The Relationship between County Councillors and other Tiers of Elected Local Government: The Case of Devon. Local Governance, 28(2), 103-113.
The Role(s) of County Councillors: An Evaluation
Cole, M. (2002). The Role(s) of County Councillors: An Evaluation. Local Government Studies, 28(4), 22-46. doi:10.1080/714004161
2001
Cole Report II: Consultations - Practice at Devon County Council
Cole, M. (2001). Cole Report II: Consultations - Practice at Devon County Council. Totnes: Michael Cole.
Cole Report III: Report on the Community Appraisal Process in Devon
Cole, M. (2001). Cole Report III: Report on the Community Appraisal Process in Devon. Totnes: Michael Cole.
Elections to the Welsh Assembly: Proportionality, Continuity and Change
Cole, M. (2001). Elections to the Welsh Assembly: Proportionality, Continuity and Change. Regional & Federal Studies, 11(2), 147-163. doi:10.1080/714004695
Executive and Scrutiny Reforms: The Agenda and its Impact at Devon County Council
Cole, M. (2001). Executive and Scrutiny Reforms: The Agenda and its Impact at Devon County Council. Local Government Studies, 27(4), 19-34. doi:10.1080/714004116
Local Government Modernisation: The Executive and Scrutiny Model
Cole, M. (2001). Local Government Modernisation: The Executive and Scrutiny Model. The Political Quarterly, 72(2), 239-245. doi:10.1111/1467-923x.00362
New Labour and the Corporate Agenda in Local Government
Cole, M., & Fenwick, J. (2001). New Labour and the Corporate Agenda in Local Government. Newcastle: University of Northumbria.
The Crowning of Red Ken: The Battle for London in 2000
Cole, M. (2001). The Crowning of Red Ken: The Battle for London in 2000. Talking Politics, 13(2), 97-102.
The Labour Party in Wales 1900-2000
Cole, M. (2001). The Labour Party in Wales 1900-2000. Unknown Journal, 1(49), 155.
2000
Quangos: UK Ministerial Responsibility in Theory and Practice
Cole, M. (2000). Quangos: UK Ministerial Responsibility in Theory and Practice. Public Policy and Administration, 15(3), 32-45. doi:10.1177/095207670001500304
Review of Members' Allowances
Cole, M. (2000). Review of Members' Allowances. Exeter: Exeter Enterprises.
The Changing Governance of London
Cole, M. (2000). The Changing Governance of London. Talking Politics, 13(1), 22-26.
The Cole Report: Report on the Role of Members and the Modernising Agenda
Cole, M. (2000). The Cole Report: Report on the Role of Members and the Modernising Agenda. Totnes: Michael Cole.
The Modernisation of UK Local Government: An Evaluation of the Executive, Scrutiny and Partnership Reforms at Devon County Council
Cole, M. (2000). The Modernisation of UK Local Government: An Evaluation of the Executive, Scrutiny and Partnership Reforms at Devon County Council. In Political Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (pp. 27). Cork: Political Studies Association of Ireland.
1999
Accountability and quasi‐government: The role of parliamentary questions
Cole, M. (1999). Accountability and quasi‐government: The role of parliamentary questions. The Journal of Legislative Studies, 5(1), 77-101. doi:10.1080/13572339908420584
Adversary Politics and Proportional Representation
Cole, M. (1999). Adversary Politics and Proportional Representation. The Political Quarterly, 70(2), 166-174. doi:10.1111/1467-923x.00218
Opening or Closing Pandora's Box?: New Labour and the Quango State
Flinders, V., & Cole, M. (1999). Opening or Closing Pandora's Box?: New Labour and the Quango State. Talking Politics, 12(1), 234-239.
Options for Devolution in the North East
Cole, M. (1999). Options for Devolution in the North East. Newcastle: University of Northumbria.
1998
Quasi-Government in Britain: The Origins, Persistence and Implications of the Term ‘Quango’
Cole, M. (1998). Quasi-Government in Britain: The Origins, Persistence and Implications of the Term ‘Quango’. Public Policy and Administration, 13(1), 65-78. doi:10.1177/095207679801300105
Revolution, Evolution and Local Government Structure: An Empirical Analysis of London
Boyne, G. A., & Cole, M. (1998). Revolution, Evolution and Local Government Structure: An Empirical Analysis of London. Urban Studies, 35(4), 751-768. doi:10.1080/0042098984736
Revolution, Evolution and Local Government Structure: An Empiricial Analysis of London
Boyne, G., & Cole, M. (1998). Revolution, Evolution and Local Government Structure: An Empiricial Analysis of London. Urban Studies, 35(4), 168-751.
The Civil Service in an Era of Change
Cole, M. (1998). The Civil Service in an Era of Change. Unknown Journal, 4(46), 814.
1997
The Geographical Distribution of Civil Servants: The Politics of Change
Cole, M., & Talbot, C. (1997). The Geographical Distribution of Civil Servants: The Politics of Change. Teaching Public Administration, 17(2), 41-53. doi:10.1177/014473949701700204
1996
Evaluating the Structure of Local Government: the importance of tiers
Cole, M., & Boyne, G. (1996). Evaluating the Structure of Local Government: the importance of tiers. Public Policy and Administration, 11(1), 63-73. doi:10.1177/095207679601100106
Fragmentation, Concentration, and Local Government Structure: Top-Tier Authorities in England and Wales, 1831–1996
Boyne, G., & Cole, M. (1996). Fragmentation, Concentration, and Local Government Structure: Top-Tier Authorities in England and Wales, 1831–1996. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 14(4), 501-514. doi:10.1068/c140501
1995
So you think you know what local government is?
Cole, M., & Boyne, G. (1995). So you think you know what local government is?. Local Government Studies, 21(2), 191-205. doi:10.1080/03003939508433771
1991
Quasi-Government: The Issue of Accountability
Cole, M. (1991). Quasi-Government: The Issue of Accountability. (Master's Thesis, University of Southampton).