City Politics The Political Economy of Urban America

"I think this is an outstanding book. It's very well written and provides an in-depth understanding of urban politics." Stefanie Chambers, Trinity College"City Politics is a thorough, well-written, and very popular textbook for introductory urban politics courses. It describes very well the historical development of American cities, and how power relationships structured over 100 years ago continue to impact upon current political debates in those cities." Joseph Goeke Frank, Washington UniversityCity Politics: The Political Economy of Urban America Sixth EditionDennis R. Judd Todd SwanstromThrough five editions, this text has been praised for the clarity of its writing, careful research, and distinctive themethat urban politics in the United States has evolved as a dynamic interaction among governmental power, private actors, and a politics of identity. The Sixth Edition of this text brings city politics of the global era into sharp focus by tracing the continuous development of urban America from the nation's founding to the present.New coverage in the Sixth Edition includes: Systematic incorporation of data from the 2000 census and recent statistical reports. An updated analysis of downtown revival and neighborhood gentrification. An expanded discussion of the social and cultural dynamics associated with urban regeneration in the global era. A more in-depth look at the politics of race and ethnicity. Increased coverage of the economic and cultural impacts of urban tourism. A new analysis of federal-city relations that emphasizes unfunded mandates and the difficult relationships between the federal government and cities during times of crisis such as terrorist attacks, the challenges facing city governments, and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina.PairCity Politicswith the following and receive a discount on the package price:American Urban Politics in a Global Age: The Reader, Fifth Edition (0205553710) Paul P. Kantor Dennis R. JuddIn this up-to-date reader, two leading scholars bring together a collection of engaging readings that highlight the most important trends in urban scholarship today. Contact your representative for more information at www.ablongman.com/replocatorVisit us at www.ablongman.com/polisciJudd, Dennis R. is the author of 'City Politics The Political Economy of Urban America', published 2007 under ISBN 9780205522163 and ISBN 0205522165.