ECU Libraries Catalog

Urban policy in the time of Obama / James DeFilippis, editor ; afterword by Cedric Johnson.

Other author/creatorDeFilippis, James, editor.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, [2016]
Descriptionxi, 346 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Globalization and community ; volume 26
Globalization and community ; v. 26. ^A403230
Summary With his background as a community organizer and as a state legislator representing Chicago?s South Side, Barack Obama became America?s most ?urban? president since Teddy Roosevelt. But what has been his record in dealing with the issues most impacting our metropolitan areas today? Looking past the current administration, what are the future prospects of the nation?s cities, and how have they been shaped by our policies in this century? Seeking to answer these questions, the contributors to Urban Policy in the Time of Obama explore a broad range of policy arenas that shape, both directly and indirectly, metropolitan areas and urbanization processes. This volume reveals the Obama administration?s surprisingly limited impact on cities, through direct policy initiatives such as Strong Cities, Strong Communities, Promise Neighborhoods, and Choice Neighborhood Initiatives. There has been greater impact with broader policies that shape urban life and governance, including immigration reform, education, and health care.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2016014549
ISBN9780816696567 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN081669656X hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN9780816696598 paperback alkaline paper
ISBN0816696594 paperback alkaline paper

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HT123 .U74657 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold