Morality politics in American cities

Morality politics in American cities / Elaine B. Sharp ; with the research assistance of Yvette Alex-Assensoh [and others].

Author/creator	Sharp, Elaine B.
Other author/creator	Alex-Assensoh, Yvette M.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Lawrence : University Press of Kansas, ©2005.
Description	xi, 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content	Table of contents
Subject(s)	Municipal government--Moral and ethical aspects --United States. City and town life--United States. Social problems--United States. Church and social problems--United States. Christianity and politics--United States. United States--Politics and government --2001-2009 --Moral and ethical aspects.

Series	Studies in government and public policy Studies in government and public policy. ^A224536
Contents	Local governance and morality policy : emergence of a neglected issue area -- Studying morality politics -- The local politics of abortion -- Morality politics-casino style -- Local government and the sex industry -- Gays, rights, and local morality politics -- Drugs, health, and local politics -- A contingent approach to understanding morality politics.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-240) and index.
LCCN	2004025499
ISBN	0700613730 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0700613749 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	JS331 .S46 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold