The Unmaking of a Mayor
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The Unmaking of a Mayor is a political book by William F. Buckley Jr. recounting his 1965 New York City mayoral campaign and offering a sharp critique of urban liberalism.
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| The Unmaking of a Mayor canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Unmaking of a Mayor Context triple: [William F. Buckley Jr., notableWork, The Unmaking of a Mayor]
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A.
The City Different
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B.
The City That Works
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C.
Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City
"Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City" is a landmark political science study that analyzes the distribution of power and democratic decision-making in New Haven, Connecticut.
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D.
The Place for Politics
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E.
Corridors of Power
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Unmaking of a Mayor Target entity description: The Unmaking of a Mayor is a political book by William F. Buckley Jr. recounting his 1965 New York City mayoral campaign and offering a sharp critique of urban liberalism.
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A.
The City Different
The City Different is the nickname for Santa Fe, New Mexico, highlighting its distinctive blend of Pueblo-style architecture, vibrant arts scene, and rich multicultural heritage.
-
B.
The City That Works
"The City That Works" is a civic motto highlighting Portland, Oregon’s reputation for effective local governance, urban planning, and livability.
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C.
Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City
"Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City" is a landmark political science study that analyzes the distribution of power and democratic decision-making in New Haven, Connecticut.
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D.
The Place for Politics
The Place for Politics is a promotional tagline used by the American cable news channel MSNBC to emphasize its focus on political news and analysis.
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E.
Corridors of Power
Corridors of Power is a 1982 hard rock album by Irish guitarist Gary Moore, showcasing his virtuosic playing and melodic songwriting.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ political book ⓘ |
| about |
American municipal politics
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New York City politics ⓘ conservatism in the United States ⓘ |
| author | William F. Buckley Jr. ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| critiques |
liberal urban policy
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urban liberalism ⓘ |
| depicts | third-party candidacy in a major city election ⓘ |
| describes | 1965 New York City mayoral campaign ⓘ |
| documents |
campaign strategies and tactics
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fiscal and administrative issues in New York City government ⓘ public debates on crime and order in 1960s New York ⓘ |
| genre |
memoir
ⓘ
political non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasAuthorRole | candidate for mayor of New York City ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | conservative commentary on urban politics ⓘ |
| hasNotableFigure |
New York City Mayor Abraham Beame
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surface form:
Abraham Beame
John Lindsay ⓘ |
| hasNotableTheme |
critique of liberal governance
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electoral politics ⓘ media and politics ⓘ urban policy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person account ⓘ |
| hasReception | noted in conservative intellectual circles ⓘ |
| hasTitle | The Unmaking of a Mayor self-link ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
polemical
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satirical ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
1965 New York City mayoral election
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William F. Buckley Jr. mayoral campaign ⓘ urban liberalism ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | campaign chronicle ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| partOf | works of William F. Buckley Jr. ⓘ |
| politicalOrientation | conservative ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1966 ⓘ |
| publisher | Regnery Publishing ⓘ |
| setting | New York City ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1960s
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1965 ⓘ |
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