Urban Politics - Softcover

Ross, Bernard H.; Stedman, Murray S., Jr.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0875813011 ISBN 13: 9780875813011

Publisher: F E Peacock Pub, 1985

Synopsis

URBAN POLITICS: POWER IN METROPOLITAN AMERICA mixes the best classic theory and research on urban politics with the most recent developments in urban and metropolitan affairs. Six fundamental themes guide the book: the importance of private power and the rise of public-private partnerships; the continuing role of formal rules and structures of government; the importance of external affairs and intergovernmental relations in the modern city; commonalties and differences among Frostbelt and Sunbelt cities; the complexity of racial issues and the effect of the new immigration; and the importance of the gendered city.

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About the Author

Prof. Ross' teaching and research interests include public policy and management. Experienced in both the public and private sector, Professor Ross is often consulted for his management expertise by both government and industry. His most recent published works include URBAN POLITICS (with Myron Levine) and HOW WASHINGTON WORKS: AN EXECUTIVE'S GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT (with Neil Kerwin and Lee Fritschler.) Additionally, Professor Ross publishes in journals such as Public Risk, Management Review, and The Urban Interest. Professor Ross is also a member of the American Society for Public Administration, is a recipient of the School of Public Affairs' Award for Outstanding Teaching and was elected Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Prof. Levine is Albion College (Michigan) John S. Ludington Professor of Political Science. Having served as a Fulbright Fellow in Slovakia, Latvia, Germany, and the Netherlands, he has written extensively on changing nature of urban planning and policy on both sides of the Atlantic. Interested in electoral affairs, has is also the author of PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS.

Edition details

• Publisher: F E Peacock Pub
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0875813011
• ISBN 13: 9780875813011
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 346