The political world of a small town : a mirror image of American politics

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The political world of a small town : a mirror image of American politics

Nelson Wikstrom ; foreword by Everett Carll Ladd

(Contributions in political science, no. 317)

Greenwood Press, 1993

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-204) and index

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Description

This case study of a small town is the basis for a sweeping and broad analysis of the character of American politics and fills an important void in the literature when many of our national leaders are the product of small towns. This text for students in state and local government, urban government, and political sociology uses various methodological strategies and in-depth interviews with elites and average citizens to test nationwide data about the American political scene today and provides an incisive analysis of local political culture, electoral behavior, and socio-economic factors behind community leadership.

Table of Contents

The Small Town as a Political Laboratory West Point: History and Community Profile West Point: Social Attitudes, Political Culture, and Electoral Behavior West Point: Government, Politics, and Public Policy Power, Influence, and Policymaking in West Point The Chesapeake Corporation and West Point: Chesapeake's Evolving Role in the Political Life of the Community West Point's Polyarchy: A Mirror Reflection of American Politics

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