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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.

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"Ambitious, creative, and convincing, this book combines an impressive sweep of historical data with two fine case studies, significantly contributing to our understanding of how political power is forged in cities. Comparing political tactics in Chicago and San Jose - a machine city and a reform city - to discover underlying similarities in the apparently different means of attaining electoral dominance is counterintuitive yet compelling." - John Mollenkopf, Graduate Center, City University of New York"

Political Monopolies in American Cities

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    A Paperback / softback by Jessica Trounstine

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 15/09/2008
      ISBN13: 9780226812823, 978-0226812823
      ISBN10: 0226812820
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "Ambitious, creative, and convincing, this book combines an impressive sweep of historical data with two fine case studies, significantly contributing to our understanding of how political power is forged in cities. Comparing political tactics in Chicago and San Jose - a machine city and a reform city - to discover underlying similarities in the apparently different means of attaining electoral dominance is counterintuitive yet compelling." - John Mollenkopf, Graduate Center, City University of New York"

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