Wilbur C. Rich is a professor of political science at Wellesley College. His book Black Mayors and School Politics: The Failure of School Reform in Detroit, Gary and Newark received the 1997 Outstanding Book Award from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists.

"Of the several political biographies of Black mayors to arise in recent years, this is by far the most significant—not only because it covers a highly controversial and unique political figure, Coleman Young, but also because of the way it is conceptualized and methodically structured." - National Political Science Review"The first book-length biography of Mayor Coleman Young is a detached, scholarly look at the combative, stylish, tart-tongued boss." - Detroit Free Press"Strongly recommended." - The Black Scholar"Rich's title should be required reading in any class concerned with Black leadership issues and political challenges. It's also invaluable for any seeking to use a city's political changes as a microcosm for political analysis of system operations and choices." - Midwest Book Review

Wilbur C. Rich is a professor of political science at Wellesley College. His book Black Mayors and School Politics: The Failure of School Reform in Detroit, Gary and Newark received the 1997 Outstanding Book Award from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists.

"Of the several political biographies of Black mayors to arise in recent years, this is by far the most significant—not only because it covers a highly controversial and unique political figure, Coleman Young, but also because of the way it is conceptualized and methodically structured." - National Political Science Review"The first book-length biography of Mayor Coleman Young is a detached, scholarly look at the combative, stylish, tart-tongued boss." - Detroit Free Press"Strongly recommended." - The Black Scholar"Rich's title should be required reading in any class concerned with Black leadership issues and political challenges. It's also invaluable for any seeking to use a city's political changes as a microcosm for political analysis of system operations and choices." - Midwest Book Review

Wilbur C. Rich is a professor of political science at Wellesley College. His book Black Mayors and School Politics: The Failure of School Reform in Detroit, Gary and Newark received the 1997 Outstanding Book Award from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists.

"Of the several political biographies of Black mayors to arise in recent years, this is by far the most significant—not only because it covers a highly controversial and unique political figure, Coleman Young, but also because of the way it is conceptualized and methodically structured." - National Political Science Review"The first book-length biography of Mayor Coleman Young is a detached, scholarly look at the combative, stylish, tart-tongued boss." - Detroit Free Press"Strongly recommended." - The Black Scholar"Rich's title should be required reading in any class concerned with Black leadership issues and political challenges. It's also invaluable for any seeking to use a city's political changes as a microcosm for political analysis of system operations and choices." - Midwest Book Review