The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition

ISBN-13: 9780809331987 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 368 str.

Paul M. Green; Melvin G. Holli

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Originally released in 1987, "The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition" gathered some of the finest minds in political thought to provide shrewd analysis of Chicago s mayors and their administrations. Twenty-five years later, this fourth edition continues to illuminate the careers of some of Chicago s most respected, forceful, and even notorious mayors, leaders whose lives were often as vibrant and eclectic as the city they served. In addition to chapters on the individual mayors including a new chapter on Rahm Emanuel, enhanced by an expert explanation of the current state of the city s budget by Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation this new edition offers an insightful overview of the Chicago mayoral tradition throughout the city s history; rankings of the mayors evaluated on their leadership and political qualities; an appendix of Chicago s mayors and their years of service; and additional updated materials. Chicago s mayoral history is one of corruption and reform, scandal and ambition. This well-researched volume, more relevant than ever twenty-five years after its first edition, presents an intriguing and informative glimpse into the fascinating lives and legacies of Chicago s most influential leaders. """