City Politics: Cities and Suburbs in 21st Century America

City Politics is praised for its clarity of writing, careful research, and distinctive theme of urban politics in the United States. The 11th edition has been thoroughly updated with individual chapters on pressing urban issues, the most recent census data, and the effects of the 2020 events on cities. It is a comprehensive resource for undergraduate and graduate students and established researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 506 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

City Politics, a renowned work in urban politics, has garnered widespread acclaim for its exceptional clarity of writing, thorough research, and unique thematic focus. The book explores the intricate dynamics of urban politics in the United States, highlighting the evolving interplay between governmental power, private actors, and a politics of identity. Its enduring appeal lies in its persuasive explanation, meticulous attention to historical detail, and accessible and elegant approach to teaching the complexity and breadth of urban and regional politics.

This 11th edition of City Politics has undergone a thorough update while retaining the popular structure of previous editions. Key updates include:

• Individual chapters that introduce students to pressing urban issues such as race and racism, gentrification, sustainability and the environment, urban crises, shrinking cities, immigration, and suburbanization.
• The integration of the most recent census data throughout, providing current figures for analysis, discussion, and a more nuanced understanding of current trends.
• Examination of the effects of the events of 2020 on cities, including the Coronavirus pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath, the growth of the Black Lives Matter Movement, and the U.S. presidential election in November.
• Addressing the new and present challenges of the climate crisis, recognizing its growing significance for cities.

Taught on its own or supplemented with the optional reader American Urban Politics in a Global Age for more advanced readers, City Politics remains the definitive text on urban politics—and how they have evolved in the United States over time. This comprehensive resource is invaluable for a new generation of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as established researchers.

Weight: 1124g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032006413
Edition number: 11 ed