New York City Politics: Governing Gotham

By Bruce F. Berg and Professor Bruce F. Berg

Book Overview

Most experts consider economic development to be the dominant factor influencing urban politics. They point to the importance of the finance and real estate industries, the need to improve the tax base, and the push to create jobs. Bruce F. Berg maintains that there are three forces which are equally important in explaining New York City politics: economic development; the city's relationships with the state and federal governments, which influence taxation, revenue and public policy responsibilities; and New York City's racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in demands for more equitable representation and greater equity in the delivery of public goods and services.

New York City Politics focuses on the impact of these three forces on the governance of New York City's political system including the need to promote democratic accountability, service delivery equity, as well as the maintenance of civil harmony. This second edition updates the discussion with examples from the Bloomberg and de Blasio administrations as well as current public policy issues including infrastructure, housing and homelessness, land use regulations, and education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813586666
• ISBN13: 9780813586663
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Book (Even If You Are Not Taking The Class)

I took his class at the university and it was one of the best classes there. By itself though, it is a good read and dives into the social and political debts of New York Politics.