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Race, Performance, and Approval of Mayors

by Susan E. Howell · 2007

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This book is a study of why people approve and disapprove of the mayor in four cities with long histories of racial conflict: New Orleans, Detroit, Chicago and Charlotte NC. It examines the relative influence of race, racial factors, racial environment, and perceptions of the quality of life in determining mayoral approval.

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adult
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short · 192 pages

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