Political patronage - awarding discretionary favors in exchange for political support - is alive and well in 21st century America. This book examines the little

This unique text assesses the state of patronage in the United States today through detailed case studies of large scale patronage operations in Chicago, in the

"Effectively details the long history of racial conflict and abuse that has led to Chicago becoming one of America's most segregated cities. . . . A wealth of m

Why the public has lost faith in government and how it can be restored In 1964, over three-quarters of Americans trusted the federal government to do the right