Political Monopolies in American Cities: The Rise and Fall of Bosses and Reformers

Political Monopolies in American Cities: The Rise and Fall of Bosses and Reformers

by Jessica Trounstine (Author)

Synopsis

Asks whether bosses and reformers are more alike than we might have realized. This title finds that the answer - yes - illuminates the nature of political power. It shows that the resulting loss of democratic responsiveness eventually mobilizes residents to vote monopolistic regimes out of office.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 320
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 19 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 0226812820
ISBN 13: 9780226812823