Neighborhood Politics: Residential Community Associations in American Governance [Hardcover]

Robert Dilger (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1992

This book examines the role of residential community associations in the American intergovernmental system of governance. Residential community associations (RCAs) have experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, yet their significance and impact remains largely unexamined
Robert Jay Dilger here identifies the extent and nature of the services and operations provided by RCAs, documents their development as a housing and land use planning innovation, and analyzes their role in acting, in many ways, as a substitute for local governments. Dilger illustrates the many ways in which RCAs are influential actors in the American political and intergovernmental process. Examining this impact of RCAs on local politics, he also extrapolates to determine the implications of their proliferation for American governance and democratic values.
Economic conditions and consumer preferences suggest, he argues, that RCAs will continue to play an vital role in American governance well into the 21st century. Essential reading for anyone interested in public policy, local politics and government, this book is the definitive account of these increasingly powerful organizations.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

ROBERT JAY DILGER is the Director of the Institute for Public Affairs at West Virginia University. He is the author of National Intergovernmental Programs, The Sunbelt/Snowbelt Controversy, and editor of Intergovernmental Relations Today.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 504 pages
• Publisher: NYU Press (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814718477
• ISBN-13: 978-0814718476
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,745,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Residential Community Associations Explained, May 4, 2000

By 

M. Fairbank "nevadamtnbear" (Nevada, USA!) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Neighborhood Politics: Residential Community Associations in American Governance (Hardcover)

This book provides a good overview of residental community associations. It provides practical information about the relationship of RCA's and government in an easy to understand format.