Book · 1990 · History
Rainbow's End
Irish-Americans and the Dilemmas of Urban Machine Politics, 1840-1985
Why people recommend it
Rainbow's End: Irish-Americans and the Dilemmas of Urban Machine Politics, 1840-1985 by Steven P. Erie is a historical study examining the political integration and urban governance strategies of Irish-Americans over nearly a century and a half. Daniel Schlozman recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show in the episode titled The Republican Party’s Decay Began Long Before Trump, which aired on 2024-06-04. Schlozman praised the publication during the closing book recommendations segment, describing it as a wonderful book that sheds light on the complexities and strategic choices associated with urban political machines. The text investigates how Irish-Americans navigated local power structures, patronage, and assimilation within major American cities. By analyzing the rise and decline of these influential political networks, Erie provides readers with vital insights into the mechanics of urban governance, ethnic coalition-building, and the evolution of American political parties at the municipal level.
Who recommended it
- Daniel Schlozman Recommended
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“wonderful book by Steven Erie rainbows and Irish Americans in the dilemmas of urban machine politics 1840 to 1985”