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Neoliberal Chicago /

The neoliberal philosophy of fiscal austerity aligned with reduced regulation has transformed Chicago. As pursued by mayor Rahm Emanuel and his predecessor Richard M. Daley, neoliberalism led officials to privatize everything from parking meters to schools, gut regulations and social services, and p...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Bennett, Larry, 1950- (Editor), Garner, Roberta (Editor), Hague, Euan (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Urbana, Illinois : University of Illinois Press, [2017]
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The neoliberal philosophy of fiscal austerity aligned with reduced regulation has transformed Chicago. As pursued by mayor Rahm Emanuel and his predecessor Richard M. Daley, neoliberalism led officials to privatize everything from parking meters to schools, gut regulations and social services, and promote gentrification wherever possible. The essayists explore an essential question: how does neoliberalism work on the ground in today's Chicago? Contextual chapters explore race relations, physical development, and why Chicago embraced neoliberalism. Other contributors delve into aspects of the neoliberal vision, neoliberalism's impact on three iconic city spaces, and how events like the 2008 foreclosure crisis and the bid to attract the Olympic Games reveal the workings of neoliberalism.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 293 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780252099038
0252099036