Rogues, Rebels, and Rubberstamps

This book focuses on the relationships between Chicago city mayors and city councils. It provides a quantitative analysis of 127 years of divided roll call votes, focusing on 15 different councils, evaluating the level of support a specific council had for its mayor. Simpson, who has taught political science for 30 years and served in a variety of political positions in the Chicago and Illinois government, argues that reforms are often introduced by outsiders and ridiculed by those in power, only, over time, to be elevated by media and political leaders to acceptance and even adoption. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)