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Best Books About Governing

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Eyes on City Hall: A Young Man's Education in New York Political Warfare
by Evan J. Mandery, Fran Reiter (Westview Press, 2001.)

"This book should be read by all candidates, would be candidates and people interested in the intricacies of city politics." (Ruth Messinger) more info...

Power Failure: New York City Politics and Policy Since 1960
by Charles Brecher, Raymond Horton, Robert A. Cropf (Contributor), Dean Michael Mead (Oxford University Press, 1993.)

"In Power Failure, Charles Brecher and Raymond Horton provide a complete guidebook to the political workings of New York City. Ranging from 1960 to the present, the authors explore in depth the political machinery behind City Hall, from electoral politics to budgetary policy to the delivery of city services." more info...

The Napoleon of New York: Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia
by H. Paul Jeffers (John Wiley & Sons, 2002.)

"In this probing biography, H. Paul Jeffers reveals the man and the mayor who rose from an immigrant background to forge a model for good government that cares for its people whatever their race or creed. Jeffers presents the shrewd politician who knew what he wanted to do and how to go about it in a city renowned for skepticism." more info...

Reader Submissions / Others.

• The Ungovernable City by Vincent J. Cannato. History of the Lindsey mayoralty and NYC issues from the mid-sixties to early seventies. Really shows how little has changed.

Interested in other books about NYC? Visit our NYC Books section.

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