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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…
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3 editions- Hardcover · English · 2016University of Illinois Press · 312 pages · 9780252040597
- Other · English · 2016University of Illinois Press · 304 pages · 9780252099038
- Other · English · 2016University of Illinois Press · 312 pages · 9780252082092
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