The American City: A Problem in Democracy
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The American City: A Problem in Democracy is an early 20th-century work of political and social analysis examining how rapid urbanization challenges democratic governance in the United States.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The American City: A Problem in Democracy Context triple: [George B. McClellan Jr., notableWork, The American City: A Problem in Democracy]
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A.
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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The Public and Its Problems
The Public and Its Problems is a 1927 philosophical work by John Dewey that analyzes democracy, the nature of the public, and the role of communication and institutions in addressing social issues.
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The Solution of the Problem of Democracy (Part One of The Green Book)
The Solution of the Problem of Democracy (Part One of The Green Book) is the section in Muammar Gaddafi’s political manifesto that outlines his alternative model of direct popular rule as a critique and replacement for conventional representative democracy.
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D.
In Praise of Public Life
In Praise of Public Life is a political memoir and reflection on civic engagement by former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, advocating for the value and responsibilities of serving in government.
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E.
Field Notes on Democracy
Field Notes on Democracy is a collection of political essays by Arundhati Roy that critiques contemporary Indian democracy, nationalism, and state power.
- 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)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The American City: A Problem in Democracy Target entity description: The American City: A Problem in Democracy is an early 20th-century work of political and social analysis examining how rapid urbanization challenges democratic governance in the United States.
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A.
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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B.
The Public and Its Problems
The Public and Its Problems is a 1927 philosophical work by John Dewey that analyzes democracy, the nature of the public, and the role of communication and institutions in addressing social issues.
-
C.
The Solution of the Problem of Democracy (Part One of The Green Book)
The Solution of the Problem of Democracy (Part One of The Green Book) is the section in Muammar Gaddafi’s political manifesto that outlines his alternative model of direct popular rule as a critique and replacement for conventional representative democracy.
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D.
In Praise of Public Life
In Praise of Public Life is a political memoir and reflection on civic engagement by former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, advocating for the value and responsibilities of serving in government.
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E.
Field Notes on Democracy
Field Notes on Democracy is a collection of political essays by Arundhati Roy that critiques contemporary Indian democracy, nationalism, and state power.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
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| instanceOf |
book
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nonfiction book ⓘ political science book ⓘ social analysis ⓘ |
| about |
citizen participation in urban governance
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impact of rapid urban growth on democratic institutions ⓘ political reform in American cities ⓘ problems of governance in large American cities ⓘ relationship between city government and democracy ⓘ social consequences of urbanization ⓘ tensions between local government and democratic ideals ⓘ |
| addresses |
administrative challenges in municipal government
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problems of representation in large cities ⓘ relationship between economic change and urban politics ⓘ social inequality in American cities ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| examines |
adaptation of democratic institutions to city life
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how rapid urbanization challenges democratic governance ⓘ role of citizens and civic organizations in city politics ⓘ |
| field |
political science
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sociology of the city ⓘ urban studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
United States urban centers
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municipal political structures ⓘ urban social problems ⓘ |
| genre |
political analysis
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social criticism ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical analysis of existing urban governance
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reformist approach to democratic practice in cities ⓘ |
| historicalContext | progressive era concerns about city government ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
reformers and policymakers concerned with urban issues
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students of politics and society ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
democracy in the United States
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municipal government ⓘ urban politics ⓘ urbanization in the United States ⓘ |
| publicationPeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| theme |
citizenship in an urban industrial society
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modernization of democratic governance ⓘ need for institutional reform in city government ⓘ tension between democratic ideals and urban realities ⓘ |
| workType | scholarly analysis ⓘ |
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