Author : David L. Martin
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 34,11 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780817304652
Book Description
Examines political realities in municipal management Running City Hall studies the history and growth of American cities, their legal status, relationships with other governments, city politics, and financing. From the impact of AIDS to performance zoning, the second edition covers such vital topics as electoral systems, administration, municipal unionism, public safety, social services, and planning. Balanced and thorough, this readable and timely work will be welcomed by practitioners, students, and everyone who seeks to understand the American city.