Municipal Franchises

by Delos Franklin Wilcox

This groundbreaking work provides a critical analysis of the complex legal and economic arrangements that regulate the use of public space by private corporations in American cities. Drawing on extensive research and personal experience, the author exposes the ways in which these 'municipal franchises' are often used to advance the interests of powerful elites at the expense of public welfare and civic participation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the politics of urban development, corporate power, and public policy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.