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This book covers concisely the entire field of municipal government. Starting with the ancient city. it traces modern institutions to their resent forms. Among the subjects discussed in detail are forms of government, charters and home rule, elections and appointments, the duties of administrative officers and their departments. The closing chapters are on municipal finance and the obligations of citizenship. The author's long experience with municipal problems enables him to handle his subjects in a direct, practical way. The volume includes a bibliography prepared by the Research Division of the American City Bureau. —The American City, Volume 26 The "Handbook of Municipal Government" in clear simple language describes the various forms of municipal government, outlines methods of election and appointment, and analyzes the whole complex fabric of a city's organized life. The other book approaches the material of city organization from the point of view of its potentialities of development. As definitely as if he had announced it as a text Mr. Fassett shows that "no man liveth unto himself," picturing the city as a huge illustration of the necessity and advantage of cooperation and of civic unselfishness. From the surrender of the right to dump your garbage in the nearest pond to the limitations of building under zoning, the city, in Mr. Fassett's vivid picture, proves that the interests of one are, in the long run, the interests of all. All the progressive measures that have been tried throughout the country are endorsed... the city manager form of government, proportional representation, the fullest measure of democratic control, public ownership of public utilities where the city has shown its fitness to own; and always one has the reassuring sense that they are endorsed because the writer has seen them work rather than because he has a theory that they should. Such bits of historical color as the moral objections raised to the first introduction of artificial street lights are delightful extras. Two things are basic... clear and easy-reading information and an inspiration toward good citizenship. The books are very well adapted to the use of popular study clubs or classes in government. —National Municipal Review