Municipal / city government Books

This book aims to address the dynamism of concepts of wide area public service in Japan. It advocates the use of flexible strategies to ensure service standards are best suited to each regional demand. This concept can be called "departure from...

Before the interstates, Main Street America was the small town's commercial spine and served as the linchpin for community social solidarity. Yet, during the past three decades, a series of economic downturns has left many of the great small cities...

One of the more commonly and widely held beliefs outside the People's Republic of China about the changes wrought by the reform era is that there has been no political change The attention of the outside world focuses inevitably on Beijing and national...

El libro ""El Gobierno Municipal (1900)"" escrito por Alfred Ronald Conkling es una obra que se enfoca en el gobierno municipal y su organizaci������n en los Estados Unidos durante el siglo XIX. El autor explora los diferentes aspectos del gobierno...

The United States is known as a country that has been highly antagonistic to socialism of any form. Socialists have tended to be outsiders to the political system, mounting criticisms of the government without serving in elected office themselves...

The Routledge Handbook of Local Elections and Voting in Europe represents the standard reference text and practical resource for everybody who analyzes issues such as local electoral systems, voting behavior, or political representation in Europe. It...

This book illuminates the ways in which Chicanas, Puerto Rican women, and other Latinas organize and lead social movements, either on the ground or digitally, in major cities of the continental United States and Puerto Rico. It shows how they challenge...

This book examines localism as a political idea and policy approach and explains what localism is about, why it is growing in importance and how it relates to other themes in politics.Illustrated with case studies from the United Kingdom, mainland Europe...

This little red book brings together many of the longtime Detroit Mayor’s most unforgettable lines in a format meant to recall the famous little red book of quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung. It was first published in 1991 by Droog Press, a...

Advocates of democratization in Central and Eastern Europe before 1989 placed great emphasis on community self-government as the basis of civil society and democracy. After the 'Velvet Revolutions' of 1989 and the break up of the Soviet Union in 1991,...

"The Case for Banning Pit-Bull Dogs: A Comprehensive Analysis for Politicians" is a provocative and detailed examination of the debate surrounding pit-bull dogs and the consideration of breed-specific legislation. Aimed primarily at policymakers, this...

Particularly useful for those interested in multilevel governance and local government reforms. The author discusses inter-municipal cooperation and identifies the main gaps in contemporary research. Cooperation entails much of the complexity researchers...

Relive the Scottish Referendum for Independence with stunning photos and artwork from the campaigns, rallies and social media...On the 18th September, 2014, the world watched as Scotland became the only nation in history to reject Independence. As the...

This book casts a spotlight on a vital but poorly understood feature of the political process: the functioning within government of the public law rules that define and constrain it. Drawing on rich source material-one local authority's involvement in...

""History and Government of Iowa"" is a book written by Charles Henry Meyerholz and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and government of the state of Iowa, from its earliest settlements to the present day...

Government In The United States: National, State And Local (1913) is a comprehensive book written by James Wilford Garner that provides an in-depth analysis of the American political system. The book covers a range of topics, including the structure and...

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The Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monroe provide a unique window into the workings of local government in upstate New York. Featuring detailed records of meetings, debates, and other official proceedings, this book is an...

Monumental Heist reviews the story of the lifting of one monument in St. Louis, which spread to four monuments in New Orleans, which spread to thirty cities in America. The action increased the race as a topic in America during the 2016 & 2020...

The central concern of this study is the politics of inclusion of women in Uganda¿s local government. The legally prescribed numerical representation of women in local government decision-making structures has led to changes, increasing significantly...

This edited collection brings together a broad range of research on governors in the American states, examining governors as potentially powerful leaders who are subject to a range of constraints, as well as considering how individual governors may...

One important tradition in political science conceives of the Civil War in the United States serving as the functional equivalent of the English and French Revolutions, bringing with it the victory of liberal democratic industrialism over aristocratic...

This book examines the structure and functions of county government in Texas, investigating the powers and responsibilities of elected officials, the role of the county courts, and the relationship between county government and the state government.This...

Throughout the twentieth century, Wisconsin won national visibility and praise for its role as a "laboratory of democracy" within the American federal system. In Wisconsin Politics and Government James K. Conant traces the development of the state and...

The author of this book has lived a total of 73 years and two months at the end of July 31, 2014, and he will try to focus on main insights of the people, so the well beings of every person, place, and thing in the United States of America; to give you a...

It is difficult to find someone who has not heard about the Puerto Rico, Detroit, Michigan, or Orange County, California, bankruptcies. While guides for responsibly managing government finances exist, problems often originate not because of poor...

This book is a comprehensive study of county government and county affairs in North Carolina. The book covers the history of county government in the state, as well as the roles and responsibilities of various county officials. This book is a must-read...

The U.S. military economy incorporates hundreds of American communities. This is the first book to connect our national security apparatus to the local level via deeply reported portraits of six carefully selected locations, including military Meccas and...

In Europe, the subsidiarity principle has been enjoying renewed consensus in recent years. This book offers an insight on the original meaning of subsidiarity, particularly the horizontal dimension of subsidiarity, which challenge traditional patterns of...

Through comprehensive reviews of theory and research related to animal cruelty, antisocial behaviour, and aggression, Gullone clearly demonstrates that animal cruelty behaviours are another form of antisocial behaviour, that appear right alongside human...

The counties of Florida play a special role because of the settlement patterns of the state. Nearly half the population lives outside a city, and many others reside in a small municipality. For many citizens the local government they know and on which...

Author Richard F. Wright shatters the secrecy that has prevailed since 2013 surrounding the sudden and humiliating resignation of State Representative John Fresolo, a popular eight-term legislator who had just won reelection running unopposed in his...

Explains why and how local critical reporting can exist in China despite the kinds of media control that are the hallmarks of authoritarian rule.

Whether you are a student preparing for a career in public administration, a mid-career professional manager or a seasoned veteran, A Guidebook for City and County Managers provides policy guidance and advice to local governmental challenges and issues...

This book presents a comprehensive chronology of municipal history and election statistics. It provides an in-depth analysis of the development of municipal government in the United States and highlights key events and milestones that have shaped the...

After decades of suburban sprawl, job loss, and lack of regional government, Detroit has become a symbol of post-industrial distress and also one of the most complex urban environments in the world. In Revolution Detroit: Strategies for Urban...

During the first half of the twentieth century, the city of Memphis was governed by the Shelby County Democratic Party controlled by Edward Hull Crump, described by Time magazine as "the most absolute political boss in the U.S." Crusades for Freedom...

The story of two African American ministers and their struggle to balance both sacred and secular worldsDuring most of the twentieth century, Archibald J. Carey, Sr. (1868-1931) and Archibald J. Carey, Jr. (1908-1981), father and son, exemplified a blend...

Does the performance of your local government leave something to be desired? Maybe you’re not satisfied with the services your government provides, or maybe the cost for these services is far too much. If so, take heart; you can do something about...

This book examines the challenges and opportunities of municipal administration in ten commission-governed cities in the United States. Drawing on extensive research and first-hand experience, the author provides a detailed analysis of the strengths and...

In 1925, Essae Martha Culver, a California librarian, arrived in Louisiana to direct a three-year project funded by the Carnegie Corporation that aimed to introduce public libraries to rural populations. Culver purchased a round-trip ticket, but she...

This document contains information about the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen in New York City. It covers a period of several months and provides insights into the ways in which local government functions, as well as specific issues facing the city...

This pamphlet contains the text of George Runels' inaugural address as mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts. In his speech, Runels discusses his vision for the city's future, including plans for improved education, public safety, and infrastructure. He also...