Urban Politics: Power in Metropolitan America

by Bernard H. Ross and Myron A. Levine

Book Overview

This text 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875814336
• ISBN13: 9780875814339
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 575 Pages

Customer Reviews

This was the wrong book

I wanted the 7th edition and got the 6th. Probably my fault, so anyway the editions are very similar and from what I've read so far, the book is very informative. It has many inserts giving detailed examples to help with understanding key concepts. If you want a good understanding of how American cities work, this is a book for you.

Good Purchase

This book was in brand new condition. Only criticism is the long wait to get it. Other than that, great purchase. Thanks