The Struggle for Democracy
The Machines and Reform
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Book Details
Language :
English
Publication Date :
6/21/2001
Format :
Softcover
Dimensions :
6x9
Page Count :
108
ISBN :
9780595189502
About the Book
The Struggle for Democracy: The Machines and Reformtraces the development and decline of America's political machines. Part urban history, part American history, the narrative precedes from the colonial era to encompass the battles between the Federalists and Democratic Republicans, the Age of Jackson,Al Smith and Tammany Hall.
About the Author
Master's Degree in Urban Planning from New York University; Bachelors in Political Science from Hofstra University. Reside in New York City.