Beschreibung:
This text provides an overview of urban administration, from the unique demographics of cities, local government political structures, intergovernmental relations, and the range of service delivery areas for which cities are ever more responsible.
1. Today's Diverse Cities 2. City Structure, Leadership, and Elections 3. Cities and the American Intergovernmental Structure [M. Ernita Joaquin] 4. Engaging Urban Residents 5. City Budget and Financial Management 6. Employees as Human Resources [Albert C. Hyde] 7. Data, Information, and Communications 8. Urban Service Delivery [With M. Ernita Joaquin] 9. Public Safety and Emergency Management 10. Urban Planning 11. City Infrastructure and Transportation 12. Housing and Community / Economic Development 13. Parks, Recreation and Libraries 14. Sustainable Cities