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Grand Central's Engineer: William J. Wilgus and the Planning of Modern Manhattan

Fri, 25 Apr 2025
This collection of Book centers on the challenges and innovations in New York City's transportation and infrastructure development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights William J. Wilgus, focusing on his pivotal role in the electrification and design of Grand Central Terminal and "Terminal City", which revolutionized rail travel and transformed midtown Manhattan. The excerpts also examine the persistent problems of freight movement and passenger transit across the congested harbor and streets, detailing various proposals and failed attempts to improve the system, such as Wilgus's small-car freight subway and the Inter-Terminal Belt Line. Furthermore, the text explores the planning and construction of the Holland Tunnel as a solution for vehicular traffic, and the establishment of the Port Authority amidst political conflicts and the evolving transportation landscape dominated by the rise of the automobile and truck.

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Governors, Grants, and Elections: Fiscal Federalism in the American States

Fri, 25 Apr 2025
This academic Book explores the political dynamics of fiscal federalism in the American states, specifically focusing on the strategic role of governors in influencing the receipt and expenditure of federal grants-in-aid. The source posits that governors are key actors who use federal funds not only to address policy goals but also to enhance their own and their party's electoral prospects. Evidence is presented suggesting that governors strategically pursue different types of grants based on their party's preferences and may even shift their grant-related actions closer to elections to appeal to a broader range of voters, ultimately impacting gubernatorial electoral success and approval. The analysis challenges the idea of states being purely dependent on federal funding and highlights instances where states have refused substantial federal grants.

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Governed by a Spirit of Opposition: The Origins of American Political Practice in Colonial Philadelphia

Fri, 25 Apr 2025
This academic Book explores the development of political and social practices in colonial Philadelphia, focusing on the city's transition from William Penn's planned settlement to a complex urban center shaped by its diverse residents. It highlights how early Philadelphians prioritized practical needs and economic interests over Penn's vision, leading to debates about property and the physical layout of the city. The sources also detail the crucial role of voluntary associations, including religious societies and civic groups like fire companies, in providing essential services and addressing community needs where formal government institutions were weak or absent. Furthermore, the text examines how these associations became intertwined with political factions and contributed to the evolving political landscape, particularly during the lead-up to the American Revolution.

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Healing Gotham: New York City’s Public Health Policies for the Twenty-First Century

Thu, 24 Apr 2025
This academic work, "Healing Gotham: New York City’s Public Health Policies for the Twenty-First Century" examines New York City's public health policies across the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, utilizing five case studies: lead poisoning, asthma, HIV/AIDS, obesity, and West Nile virus. The text analyzes the tools and strategies employed by the city's government and related entities to address these health challenges, considering the influence of factors like intergovernmental relations, economic development, and the city's diverse population. It also explores the evolution of public health approaches, the role of scientific knowledge, and the political dynamics that shape policy decisions in each instance. Ultimately, the book provides a comprehensive overview of urban public health policymaking in a major American city.

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Haunted English: The Celtic Fringe, the British Empire, and De-Anglicization

Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Haunted English explores the complex relationship between the English language and the literary expressions of Anglo-Celtic modernists like Yeats, MacDiarmid, and Moore, focusing on how colonial history and de-Anglicization movements influenced their work. The text examines the concept of the "Celtic Fringe" as a phantasmatic space shaped by translation and ethnography, highlighting the power dynamics between English and Gaelic/Scots. It analyzes how these writers engaged with themes of national identity, language, and cultural memory, often through the lens of folklore, mythology, and linguistic innovation. The study investigates their efforts to create distinct literary voices within or against the dominant English linguistic and cultural landscape. Ultimately, the book illuminates how the "haunting" presence of suppressed Celtic languages and cultures shaped the English used by these significant modern writers.

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