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

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.

Author: Dick Simpson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 01/26/2001
Pages: 356
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.18h x 5.92w x 0.93d
ISBN: 9780813397634
Award: Society of Midland Authors Award - Nominee

About the Author
Dick Simpson is a political science professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a former Chicago Alderman, and a former congressional candidate. He is also the author of numerous books, video documentaries, and professional journal articles on elections and urban politics.