American Hometown Renewal

<p>Before the interstates Main Street America was the small town's commercial spine and served as the linchpin for community social solidarity. Yet during the past three decades a series of economic downturns has left many of the great small cities barely viable. <i>American Hometown Renewal</i> is the first book to combine administrative budgetary and economic analysis to examine the economic and fiscal plight currently facing America's small towns. Featuring a blend of theory applications and case studies it provides a comprehensive single-source textbook covering the key issues facing small town officials in today's uncertain economy. </p>