The Hidden Face of Local Power: Appointed Boards and the Limits of Democracy

Explicates the purpose, role, and consequences of appointed boards in U.S. cities. Holman examines the role of boards in the development of urban political institutions, the allocation of power in local politics, and the persistence of inequality.

• | Author: Mirya R. Holman
• | Publisher: Temple University Press,U.S.
• | Publication Date: Jun 27, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781439926710
• | ISBN-10: 1439926719