States and the urban crisis / edited by Alan K. Campbell

The urban Crisis manifests itself in many ways. For schoolchildren it means crowded classrooms and illequipped, insensitive teachers. For commuters it means monumental traffic jams and "no parking" signs. For the average embattled city dweller
the crisis means crime, pollution, and a generally deteriorating environment. Yet, while every urbanite insists that something be done about the troubles of the cities, few can offer constructive solutions. Here at last is a definitive analysis of the cru-
cial role state governments can play in solving the problems which plague millions. In this volume, prominent urban affairs experts, urban scholars, journalists, and others examine the inadequate response of state governments to metropolitan needs. They
propose realistic alternatives to present state policies, including the trans-. fer of many urban expenses to the states, the alteration of state constitutions to permit stronger metropolitan governments, and fairer tax systems and distribution of revenue.