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The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition

Melvin G. Holli

3/5 ( ratings)

aOriginally released in 1987, "The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition" gathered some of the finest minds in political thought to provide shrewd analysis of ChicagoOCOs mayors and their administrations. Twenty-five years later, this fourth edition continues to illuminate the careers of some of ChicagoOCOs 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 mayorsOCoincluding a new chapter on Rahm Emanuel, enhanced by an expert explanation of the current state of the cityOCOs budget by Laurence Msall, president of the Civic FederationOCothis new edition offers an insightful overview of the Chicago mayoral tradition throughout the cityOCOs history; rankings of the mayors evaluated on their leadership and political qualities; an appendix of ChicagoOCOs mayors and their years of service; and additional updated materials. ChicagoOCOs 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 ChicagoOCOs most influential leaders.

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Pages: 369

Format: ebook

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press

Release: June 26, 2014

ISBN: 0809331993

ISBN 13: 9780809331994

The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition

Melvin G. Holli

3/5 ( ratings)

aOriginally released in 1987, "The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition" gathered some of the finest minds in political thought to provide shrewd analysis of ChicagoOCOs mayors and their administrations. Twenty-five years later, this fourth edition continues to illuminate the careers of some of ChicagoOCOs 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 mayorsOCoincluding a new chapter on Rahm Emanuel, enhanced by an expert explanation of the current state of the cityOCOs budget by Laurence Msall, president of the Civic FederationOCothis new edition offers an insightful overview of the Chicago mayoral tradition throughout the cityOCOs history; rankings of the mayors evaluated on their leadership and political qualities; an appendix of ChicagoOCOs mayors and their years of service; and additional updated materials. ChicagoOCOs 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 ChicagoOCOs most influential leaders.

""

Pages: 369

Format: ebook

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press

Release: June 26, 2014

ISBN: 0809331993

ISBN 13: 9780809331994

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