Bureaus of efficiency : reforming local government in the progressive era / by Mordecai Lee.

Author/creator Lee, Mordecai, 1948-
Format Book
Publication InfoMilwaukee, Wis. : Marquette University Press, ©2008.
Description292 pages ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Civil service--Wisconsin. --Milwaukee.
Civil service--Illinois. --Chicago.
Political corruption--Wisconsin. --Milwaukee. --Prevention.
Political corruption--Illinois. --Chicago. --Prevention.
Industrial efficiency--Wisconsin. --Milwaukee.
Industrial efficiency--Illinois. --Chicago.
Progressivism (United States politics)--History.
Milwaukee (Wis.)--Politics and government. --20th century.
Chicago (Ill.)--Politics and government. --20th century.
United States--Politics and government. --1901-1953.

SeriesUrban life series ; no. 4
Urban life series ; no. 4. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents The City of Milwaukee's Bureau of Economy and Efficiency, 1910-1912 -- The Milwaukee Citizens' Bureau of Municipal Efficiency, 1913-1921 -- The Chicago Civil Service Commission's Efficiency Division, 1910-1916 -- The Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency, 1910-1932 -- The bigger picture : bureaus of efficiency in other corners of America -- Summary and conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [259]-276) and index.
LCCN 2008005190
ISBN9780874620818 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0874620813 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks JS1114.A2 L45 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold