In 1983, Harold Washington made history by becoming Chicago’s first African American mayor. The racially charged campaign and election heralded an era of bitter political divisiveness that obstructed his efforts…

The first major comprehensive treatment of urban revitalization in 35 years. Examines the federal government’s relationship with urban America from the Truman through the Clinton administrations. Provides a telling critique…

An account of the state’s development, from the earliest native settlements. Focusing on the state’s changing population over time, this book highlights the achievements of ordinary people, including the women…

The Ever-Changing American City seeks to help readers understand the marked changes since 1945 in what constitutes a city in the United States and who lives and works in them…