
The County: The "Dark Continent" of American Politics
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"The The 'Dark Continent' of American Politics" by Henry S. Gilbertson delves into the intricate dynamics of local governance in the United States. Gilbertson explores how county-level politics often remain overshadowed by national narratives, yet they play a crucial role in shaping the lives of citizens. Through a detailed examination of various counties, the author highlights the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in these local political arenas, emphasizing the importance of understanding grassroots movements and their impact on broader political trends.***In this compelling wor...
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- The County The “Dark Continent” of American Politics
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS
- The County
- CHAPTER I A POLITICAL BY-WAY
- CHAPTER II JUST WHAT IS A COUNTY?
- CHAPTER III A CREATURE OF TRADITION
- CHAPTER IV FALLING AFOUL OF “DEMOCRACY”
- CHAPTER V THE “JUNGLE”
- CHAPTER VI A BASE OF POLITICAL SUPPLIES
- CHAPTER VII URBAN COUNTIES
- CHAPTER VIII COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AT WORK
- CHAPTER IX THE HUMANITARIAN SIDE
- THE POOR
- THE INSANE
- COUNTY PRISONS
- CHAPTER X ROADS AND BRIDGES
- CHAPTER XI NULLIFICATION
- CHAPTER XII STATE MEDDLING
- CHAPTER XIII STATE GUIDANCE
- TAX ADMINISTRATION
- CIVIL SERVICE
- CHAPTER XIV READJUSTMENTS
- CHAPTER XV COUNTY HOME RULE
- CHAPTER XVI CONSOLIDATION
- FEDERATION
- CHAPTER XVII RECONSTRUCTION: PRINCIPLES, PRECEDENTS AND PROPOSALS
- CHAPTER XVIII SCIENTIFIC ADMINISTRATION
- ACCOUNTING
- THE BUDGET
- AUDITING AND PURCHASING
- OTHER FORMS OF ACCOUNTING
- THE MERIT SYSTEM
- CHAPTER XIX THE COUNTY OF THE FUTURE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- COUNTY PLANNING
- COUNTY LIBRARIES
- THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
- AN IDEALIZED POORMASTER
- CITIZEN ORGANIZATION
- COUNTY STUDY CLUBS
- APPENDIX A CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY HOME RULE IN CALIFORNIA
- APPENDIX B THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHARTER
- CHARTER
- ARTICLE 1.
- ARTICLE II.
- ARTICLE III.
- ARTICLE IV.
- ARTICLE V.
- ARTICLE VI.
- ARTICLE VII.
- ARTICLE VIII.
- ARTICLE IX.
- ARTICLE X.
- ARTICLE XI.
- ARTICLE XII.
- APPENDIX C PROPOSED COUNTY HOME RULE IN NEW YORK
- APPENDIX D PROPOSED COUNTY MANAGER LAW IN NEW YORK
- Article 14-b
- APPENDIX E THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER IN NEW YORK CITY
- TITLE IV
- ORGANIZATION OF OFFICE; OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- VIOLENT AND SUSPICIOUS DEATHS; PROCEDURE
- AUTOPSIES; FINDINGS
- REPORT OF DEATHS; REMOVAL OF BODY
- RECORDS
- OATHS AND AFFIDAVITS
- BUREAUS
- MEDICAL EXAMINERS’ RETURNS
- DEATHS TO BE REPORTED
- COUNTY CLERKS TO EXERCISE CERTAIN STATUTORY POWERS AND DUTIES OF CORONERS
- APPENDIX F A COUNTY ALMSHOUSE IN TEXAS
- THE INSANE IN COUNTY JAILS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY THE COUNTY GENERALLY
- Books and Collections of Papers
- Book References
- Magazine Articles and Monographs
- Individual States
- Studies and Surveys of Individual Counties
- City-County Relations
- Charities
- Civil Service
- The Coroner
- County Courts and Court Clerks
- County Politics
- The District Attorney
- Financial Administration
- Home Rule
- Prisons
- The Recorder
- Reorganization
- The Sheriff
- State Administrative Supervision
- State Police
- INDEX
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