This text mixes the best classic theory and research on urban politics with the most recent developments in urban and metropolitan affairs. Six fundamental themes guide the book: the importance of private power and the rise of public-private partnerships; the continuing role of formal rules and structures of government; the importance of external affairs and intergovernmental relations in the modern city; commonalties and differences among Frostbelt and Sunbelt cities; the complexity of racial issues and the effect of the new immigration; and the importance of the gendered city. Authors: Bernard H. Ross Myron A. Levine Murray S., Jr. Stedman Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Features: Used Book in Good Condition Label: F E Peacock Pub Manufacturer: F E Peacock Pub Publication Date: 1991-02 Publisher: F E Peacock Pub Studio: F E Peacock Pub