American Urban Politics in a Global Age

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs & Administration
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Author: ISBN: 9781317350354
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 5, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317350354
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 5, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Bringing together a selection of readings that represent some of the most important trends and topics in urban scholarship today, American Urban Politics provides historical context and contemporary commentaries on the economy, politics, culture and identity of American cities.

This seventh edition examines the ability of highly autonomous local governments to grapple with the serious challenges of recent years, challenges such as the stresses of the lingering economic crisis, and a series of recent natural disasters.

Features:

  • Each chapter is introduced by an editor's essay that places the readings into context and highlights their central ideas and findings.
  • Division into three historical periods emphasizes both the changes and continuities in American urban politics over time.
  • The reader is the perfect complement for Judd & Swanstrom's City Politics: The Political Economy of Urban American, 7/e, also available in a new edition (ISBN 0-205-03246-X)
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Bringing together a selection of readings that represent some of the most important trends and topics in urban scholarship today, American Urban Politics provides historical context and contemporary commentaries on the economy, politics, culture and identity of American cities.

This seventh edition examines the ability of highly autonomous local governments to grapple with the serious challenges of recent years, challenges such as the stresses of the lingering economic crisis, and a series of recent natural disasters.

Features:

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