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A portrait of Philadelphia, its politicians, and its people. Bissinger, a journalist for "Vanity Fair", went to Philadelphia shortly after Edward Rendell was elected mayor in 1992. Granted extraordinary access to the mayor's office, he was able to observe the behind-the-scenes efforts to avert bankruptcy and stave off the closing of the naval shipyard. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
| Size | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
"A tour de force that paints a rich picture of a depressing reality."
Hertsgaard
"Fascinating...the story of a mayor and a city that has implications far beyond Philadelphia's borders."
Buckley
"Profoundly touching and inspiring....If you really want to feel the heartbeat of the American city--and find a source of hope for its revival--you will find it here."
Buckley
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