Rogues, Rebels, And Rubber Stamps: The Politics Of The Chicago City Council, 1863 To The Present

By Dick W. Simpson

Book Overview

The story of the Chicago City Council serves as a microcosm af the struggle for democracy and justice in the U.S. over the last century and a half, and it challenges current theories of urban politics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813397634
• ISBN13: 9780813397634
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Chicago Machine Still Lives

It was quite enlightening see who Richard M.Daley has aligned himself with and how the city is really run. I'd say this is a must read for anyone who lives in the city of Chicago.It's a shame more people don't pay more attention to the power behind the power.