Contesting the Postwar City

In "Contesting the Postwar City," author Eric Fure-Slocum delves into the dynamic political landscape of mid-century Milwaukee. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2015, this compelling paperback spans 412 pages and offers a thorough examination of the evolving political culture in an industrial city. Fure-Slocum meticulously explores the tension between two competing visions of the 1940s: the aspirations of working-class politics and the ambitions of growth politics. Through a series of social and policy clashes, he unveils how these visions interacted and transformed, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of Milwaukee's history and its broader implications. This book is essential for anyone interested in urban studies, political history, and the socio-economic conditions that shaped American cities in the postwar era.