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Suburbanization is often blamed for a loss of civic engagement in contemporary America. How justified is this claim Just what is a suburb How do social environments shape civic life Looking beyond stereotypes, this title answers these questions by examining how suburbs influence citizen participation in community and public affairs.

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Offers comprehensive analysis of electoral politics in America's municipalities. Arguing that explanations of voting behavior are ill suited for local contests, the author puts forward a theory that the differences between local, state, and national democracies.