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Despite local folklore, Chicago is not always a city that works. This book describes the social, economic, and political costs of the growth ideology and examines the populist response that promises an alternative Chicago.

Presents a patchwork of Philadelphia's political and economic changes dating back to 1683. This book explores a range of issues impacting upon the city's post-industrial economy trends in housing and homelessness, the business community, job distribution, a disintegrating political structure, and increased racial, class, and neighborhood conflict.