Routledge Revivals: Reform in New York City (1991) - A Study of Urban Progressivism

List of contents

Introduction Preface 1. Urban Progressivism, The New York Setting Part I: The Nineteenth Century Reform Tradition 2. The Politics of Reform 3. The Battle Against the Slums 4. The Promotion and Regulation of Utilities Part II: The Arrival of Progressivism 5. Good Government and the Bureau of Municipal Research 6. Health, Housing, and the Tenement House Department 7. Utilities and the Public Service Commission Part III: The Triumph of Progressivism 8. The Politics of Research 9. The Public Administration of Health, Housing, and Utilities Bibliography Index

About the author

Augustus Cerillo

Summary

Originally published in 1991, Reform in New York City provides an interpretive synthesis of urban progressivism and provides a comprehensive historical look at progressivism in New York City.

Product details

• Authors: Augustus Cerillo
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138491359
• ISBN: 978-1-138-49135-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Routledge Revivals; Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; New York, HISTORY / General, Social & cultural history, Social issues & processes, Social and cultural history, Social and ethical issues, Human Geography, Urban communities, Settlement, urban and rural geography, New York (state)