| Description |
1 online resource (x, 579 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
ACC political science series |
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ACC political science series.
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| Contents |
The city's role in American life -- History of the American city -- Growth of cities -- Development of municipal functions -- Urban social and administrative problems -- Pattern of local government -- Solving metropolitan problems -- City and state : legal relations -- City and state : administrative relations -- Federal-city relations -- The electoral proceosos -- Parties, bosses, and reform -- Voter participation and direct democracy -- The council : representative aspects -- The council : functional aspects -- The mayor : mayor-and-council government -- Government by commission -- Council-manager government -- Administrative organization -- Personnel administration -- Fiscal management -- Trends in municipal finance -- City planning and zoning -- Police administration -- Fire administration -- Fire administration -- Public works administration -- Municipal ownership of utilities -- Public health and welfare adminiostration -- Park and recreation administration -- School and library administration -- Municipal law departments and courts |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record; online resource viewed May 10, 2016 |
| Subject |
Municipal government -- United States
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Municipal government
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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