Political Monopolies in American Cities: The Rise and Fall of Bosses and Reformers - Jessica Trounstine - Books - The University of Chicago Press - 9780226812823 - September 15, 2008
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Political Monopolies in American Cities: The Rise and Fall of Bosses and Reformers


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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.


288 pages, 10 line drawings, 30 tables

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released September 15, 2008
ISBN13 9780226812823
Publishers The University of Chicago Press
Pages 296
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 10 mm   ·   482 g

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