| Description |
xviii, 308 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Part One, Understanding regionalism. The New York region : 2,179 governments -- The values of regionalism -- Part Two, Regionalism and the New York City experience. One grand and glorious city -- Creating real local government in New York City -- The limits of metropolitanism. Part Three, Functional regionalism. Across state lines : the Port Authority -- Single-state agencies : the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New Jersey Transit -- Part Four, The regional idea in subregional settings. The persistence of suburban localism -- Two approaches : bottom up and top down -- Part Five, The nation in the regional arena. The case of solid waste -- Part Six, Conclusion. Lessons for the future |
| Notes |
"A Century Foundation Book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-299) |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Local government -- New York Metropolitan Area.
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Regionalism -- New York Metropolitan Area.
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Intergovernmental cooperation -- New York Metropolitan Area.
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| Author |
Nathan, Richard P.
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Century Foundation.
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Brookings Institution.
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| ISBN |
0815700881 cloth alkaline paper |
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0815700873 paperback alkaline paper |
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