An important book for all urban and political historians." —Journal of Southern History"It is impossible to do justice to the analytical nuances of this book in a brief review. American urban historians, especially those interested in community power and city politics, should list it near the top of their must-read books. Those interested in the modern South will also find it worthwhile reading."—American Historical Review"This historically and theoretically rich study illuminates rather, recasts not only urban politics but also fundamental questions of governance, power, democracy, political economy, and the politics of race." —Journal of Politics"A major work that serious students of democratic theory will find provocative." —Journal of the American Planning Association"A major contribution to the literature on urban politics/Southern politics/public policy." —Choice"A fine study that should have a major impact on democratic theory, the study of urban politics, and American race relations. The chapter on Rethinking Community Power alone is worth the price of admission." —Jennifer L. Hochschild, author of What's Fair? America's Beliefs about Distributive Justice"This book is the best study that we have of the politics of any large city. It is a superb mix of theoretical and empirical analysis." —Stephen L. Elkin, author of City and Regime in the American Republic

An important book for all urban and political historians." —Journal of Southern History"It is impossible to do justice to the analytical nuances of this book in a brief review. American urban historians, especially those interested in community power and city politics, should list it near the top of their must-read books. Those interested in the modern South will also find it worthwhile reading."—American Historical Review"This historically and theoretically rich study illuminates rather, recasts not only urban politics but also fundamental questions of governance, power, democracy, political economy, and the politics of race." —Journal of Politics"A major work that serious students of democratic theory will find provocative." —Journal of the American Planning Association"A major contribution to the literature on urban politics/Southern politics/public policy." —Choice"A fine study that should have a major impact on democratic theory, the study of urban politics, and American race relations. The chapter on Rethinking Community Power alone is worth the price of admission." —Jennifer L. Hochschild, author of What's Fair? America's Beliefs about Distributive Justice"This book is the best study that we have of the politics of any large city. It is a superb mix of theoretical and empirical analysis." —Stephen L. Elkin, author of City and Regime in the American Republic