Boston Mayor Thomas Menino: Lessons for Governing Post-Industrial Cities

by Wilbur C. Rich

Hailed as one of Boston's most beloved mayors and its longest serving, Thomas Menino (1942-2014) deftly managed the city's finances and transformed Boston into the hub of innovation that it is today. During his time in office, Boston embraced modern industrial growth and moved forward with noteworthy developments that altered neighborhoods, while also facing ongoing racial strife, challenges of unaffordable housing, and significant public union...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1625347669
• ISBN13: 9781625347664
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
• Length: 368 Pages