The new bosses: Machines and electoral systems in urban America.

Title: The new bosses: Machines and electoral systems in urban America.
Identifier: AAI8820876
identifier: 8820876
Creator: Kraus, Jeffrey Fred.
Contributor: Adviser: Robert Engler
Date: 1988
Language: English
Publisher: City University of New York.
Subject: Political Science, General
Abstract: The author examines the role of traditional political party organizations in electoral politics in New York City during the mid-1980's, focusing on the county party organizations and the local political clubs. Using a variety of methodologies, the author observes the roles of various party organs and actors in the governmental and political processes, concluding that the traditional party organizations, while still active in these processes, play a less significant role. Supplanting the labor-intensive party organizations has been the capital intensive, candidate-centered organization. These organizations, relying on professionals and fueled by large infusions of capital and technology, have become the dominant political organizations in urban politics. The traditional party organization, its structure decaying and resources growing meager and obsolete, has become a secondary player in the urban polity.
Type: dissertation
Source: PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
degree: Ph.D.