Boston Mayor Thomas Menino: Lessons for Governing Post-Industrial Cities - Couverture souple

Rich, Wilbur C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1625347650 ISBN 13 : 9781625347657

Editeur : University of Massachusetts Press, 2023

Synopsis

Hailed as one of Boston's most beloved mayors and its longest serving, Thomas Menino (1942-2014) deftly managed the city's finances and transformed Boston into the hub of innovation that it is today. During his time in office, Boston embraced modern industrial growth and moved forward with noteworthy developments that altered neighborhoods, while also facing ongoing racial strife, challenges of unaffordable housing, and significant public union negotiations.

Mayors in modern American cities occupy unique positions as government leaders who need to remain active parts of their communities in addition to being tasked with fixing neighborhood issues, managing crises, and keeping schools and public infrastructure on course. Situating news coverage alongside interviews with the mayor and his administration, political scientist Wilbur C. Rich chronicles Menino's time in office while also considering his personal and professional background, his larger-than-life personality, and his ambitions. Menino's approach to these challenges and opportunities offers enduring lessons to anyone interested in urban government and political leadership.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

WILBUR C. RICH is professor emeritus of political science at Wellesley College and author of numerous books, including David Dinkins and New York City Politics: Race, Images, and the Media.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Massachusetts Press
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1625347650
• ISBN 13: 9781625347657
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible