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Plutocracy and politics in New York City

Title
Plutocracy and politics in New York City / Gabriel A. Almond.
Author
Almond, Gabriel A. (Gabriel Abraham), 1911-2002.
Publication
Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1998.

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Description
xxvii, 260 pages; 23 cm.
Series Statement
Urban policy challenges
Uniform Title
Urban policy challenges
Subject
  • Democracy > New York (State) > New York > History
  • Elite (Social sciences) > New York (State) > New York > History
  • Politicians > New York (State) > New York > Social conditions
  • Social classes > New York (State) > New York > History
  • Democracy
  • Elite (Social sciences)
  • Politics and government
  • Politicians > Social conditions
  • Social classes
  • Plutokratie
  • Élite (sciences sociales) > États-Unis > New York (N.Y.)
  • Hommes politiques > États-Unis > New York (N.Y.)
  • New York (N.Y.) > Politics and government
  • New York (State) > New York
  • New York, NY
  • New York (N.Y.) > Politique et gouvernement
  • New York (N.Y.)
Genre/Form
History.
Note
  • Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, 1938.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-250) and index.
Contents
pt. 1. From Oligarchy to Democracy. 1. Plutocracy in Politics Under the Limited Franchise. 2. Plutocracy in Politics in the Era of Democratization. 3. Self-Restraint in the Social Life of the Plutocracy -- pt. 2. Plutocracy and Society Under Democratic Conditions. 4. From Direct to Indirect Political Control. 5. Origins, Status, and Economic Activities. 6. Education, Social and Philanthropic Activities. 7. Self-Indulgence in Social Life -- pt. 3. Politicians Under Democratic Conditions. 8. Federal Office-Holders. 9. State Office-Holders. 10. Municipal Office-Holders -- pt. 4. Plutocracy and Insecurity. 11. The "Moralization" of Social Life in Response to Protest. 12. Political Reactions to Crises. 13. General Perspectives.
ISBN
  • 0813399831
  • 9780813399836
LCCN
97027164
OCLC
  • ocm37239035
  • 37239035
  • SCSB-2134477
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library