Preliminary results of the 1960 census indicate that a third of the population of the United States now lives in the suburbs, or more precisely, in metropolitan areas but outside central cities. The population increase in these newly built-up areas has increased the demand for government facilities and services, and for funds with which to finance them.

First published in 2013. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Originally published in 1972, this study aims to explore governmental interaction with people and publics interests and institutions in Metropolitan America. These papers discuss issues of how governance can be improved and the federal role in Metropolitanism as well as suggesting ways in which political reform can help. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Economics and professionals.

The States and The Metropolis is an informative monograph on the fundamental question of how state governments relate to their metropolitan areas. How the state can and does use its resources and authority to resolve the complex problems of urban growth and development is the central focus of this book.

This text is aimed at the basic local government management course (upper division or graduate) that addresses the structural, political and management issues associated with regional and metropolitan government. It also can complement more specialized courses such as urban planning, urban government, state and local politics, and intergovernmental relations.