Big Bill Thompson, Chicago, and the politics of image / Douglas Bukowski.

Author/creator Bukowski, Douglas, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, ©1998.
Description273 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Cowboy to commodore -- Reform images -- The apparent war critic -- More images : race, place, and politics -- New appeals, temporary retreat -- Reform comes to town -- A machine without Democrats, a demagogue before Long -- Victors' history : Capone, Thompson, Depression -- Changing roles.
Local noteLittle-312420--305131024028T
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 97004803
ISBN025202365X (acid-free paper)
ISBN0252066685 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F548.5.T48 B85 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold