Introduction by the Editors
1. Before 1835
2. The Social Background: 1835- 1935
3. The Municipal Revolution
4. The Town Council
5. The Committee System in Local Government 6. The Municipal Service
7. The Health of the People
8. Highways and Transportation
9. Housing and Civic Planning 10. The Nation’s Schools
11. Public Libraries
12. Municipal Museums and Art Galleries
13. The Police and Public Safety
14. The Public Utility Services
15. The Relief of the Poor
16. The Finance of Municipal Government
17. Parliament and the Local Authorities
18. Central Control
19. The Outlook Chronological Table of Local Government Select Bibliography Biographical Notes on the Authors Index