Neoliberal Chicago 1st Edition Larry Bennett Christopher Lamberti Roberta Garner Euan Hague Stephen Alexander Michael Bennett Carrie Breitbach Sean Dinces Kenneth Fidel Black Hawk Hancock by Larry Bennett; Christopher Lamberti; Roberta Garner; Euan Hague; Stephen Alexander; Michael Bennett; Carrie Breitbach; Sean Dinces; Kenneth Fidel; Black Hawk Hancock 9780252099038, 0252099036 instant download after payment.

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 in Neoliberal Chicago 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 neoliberal vision, neoliberalism's impact on three iconic city spaces, and how events like the 2008 foreclosure crisis and the bid to attract the Olympic Games reveal the workings of neoliberalism. Contributors: Stephen Alexander, Larry Bennett, Michael Bennett, Carrie Breitbach, Sean Dinces, Kenneth Fidel, Roberta Garner, Euan Hague, Black Hawk Hancock, Christopher Lamberti, Michael J. Lorr, Martha Martinez, Brendan McQuade, Alex G. Papadopoulos, Rajiv Shah, Costas Spirou, Carolina Sternberg, and Yue Zhang.