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The Resource Bloomberg : a billionaire's ambition, Chris McNickle ; foreword by Kenneth T. Jackson

Bloomberg : a billionaire's ambition, Chris McNickle ; foreword by Kenneth T. Jackson

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"Bloomberg: A Billionaire's Ambition tells the story of how one of America's most successful entrepreneurs was elected mayor of New York City and what he did with the power he won. Bloomberg's stunning victory against all odds just weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attack left him facing challenges unlike any mayor in history. For the next twelve years, he kept the city safe, managed budgets through fiscal crises, promoted private sector growth, generated jobs, built infrastructure, protected the environment, supported society's cultural sensibilities, and achieved dramatic improvements in public health. Bloomberg was an activist executive who used government assets boldly and wisely for the greatest good, for the greatest number of people. His time as mayor was not without controversy. Bloomberg supported stop and frisk police tactics that a judge ruled unconstitutional, and jailhouse violence rose to levels so severe the federal government intervened. The administration's homeless policies were ineffective. And he forced a change in the city charter to allow him to serve a third term. Overall, record low crime and the lasting impact of innovative policies will cause his tenure to be remembered as a remarkable success. Having returned to his global media empire, and to his private philanthropy, Bloomberg continues to challenge the National Rifle Association on gun control, promote national education reform, and support policies to combat climate change. Frequently touted as an independent candidate for president, Bloomberg leaves behind a legacy of effective government" --
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
xvi, 444 pages
Contents
  • The making of a billionaire
  • Restoration interrupted
  • Money manager
  • The safest big city in America
  • Creative destruction in the school system
  • The entrepreneurial city
  • Healthy economy, healthy city
  • Rich man, poor man
  • The politics of a billionaire mayor
  • Third-term disasters and triumphs
  • Legacy
Isbn
9781510722576
Instance
Label
Bloomberg : a billionaire's ambition
Title
Bloomberg
Title remainder
a billionaire's ambition
Statement of responsibility
Chris McNickle ; foreword by Kenneth T. Jackson
Title variation
Bloomberg
Title variation remainder
a billionaires ambition
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Bloomberg: A Billionaire's Ambition tells the story of how one of America's most successful entrepreneurs was elected mayor of New York City and what he did with the power he won. Bloomberg's stunning victory against all odds just weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attack left him facing challenges unlike any mayor in history. For the next twelve years, he kept the city safe, managed budgets through fiscal crises, promoted private sector growth, generated jobs, built infrastructure, protected the environment, supported society's cultural sensibilities, and achieved dramatic improvements in public health. Bloomberg was an activist executive who used government assets boldly and wisely for the greatest good, for the greatest number of people. His time as mayor was not without controversy. Bloomberg supported stop and frisk police tactics that a judge ruled unconstitutional, and jailhouse violence rose to levels so severe the federal government intervened. The administration's homeless policies were ineffective. And he forced a change in the city charter to allow him to serve a third term. Overall, record low crime and the lasting impact of innovative policies will cause his tenure to be remembered as a remarkable success. Having returned to his global media empire, and to his private philanthropy, Bloomberg continues to challenge the National Rifle Association on gun control, promote national education reform, and support policies to combat climate change. Frequently touted as an independent candidate for president, Bloomberg leaves behind a legacy of effective government" --
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From Amazon
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individual biography
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10578874
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McNickle, Chris
Dewey number
  • 974.7/043092
  • B
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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  • Bloomberg, Michael
  • Bloomberg, Michael
  • Mayors
  • Businesspeople
  • Billionaires
  • Billionaires
  • Businesspeople
  • Mayors
  • Politics and government
  • BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political
  • HISTORY / United States / 21st Century
  • HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government
  • New York (N.Y.)
  • New York (N.Y.)
  • New York (State)
  • United States
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a billionaire's ambition
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Bloomberg : a billionaire's ambition, Chris McNickle ; foreword by Kenneth T. Jackson
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-343) and index
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volume
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  • nc
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text
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Contents
The making of a billionaire -- Restoration interrupted -- Money manager -- The safest big city in America -- Creative destruction in the school system -- The entrepreneurial city -- Healthy economy, healthy city -- Rich man, poor man -- The politics of a billionaire mayor -- Third-term disasters and triumphs -- Legacy
Control code
1907340
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xvi, 444 pages
Isbn
9781510722576
Lccn
2017040613
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
40027444781
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781510722576
  • (OCoLC)974699585
Label
Bloomberg : a billionaire's ambition, Chris McNickle ; foreword by Kenneth T. Jackson
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-343) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The making of a billionaire -- Restoration interrupted -- Money manager -- The safest big city in America -- Creative destruction in the school system -- The entrepreneurial city -- Healthy economy, healthy city -- Rich man, poor man -- The politics of a billionaire mayor -- Third-term disasters and triumphs -- Legacy
Control code
1907340
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xvi, 444 pages
Isbn
9781510722576
Lccn
2017040613
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
40027444781
Other physical details
color illustrations
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781510722576
  • (OCoLC)974699585

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