Abstract:In 1976, the American sociologist Harvey Molotch put forward the growth machine concept in an article published in the
American Journal of Sociology
(Molotch, 1976). The concept describes how growth systemically underpins the development of American cities. However, it has often been interpreted as referring to the presence in almost every city of property‐dependent business interests actively engaged in local politics and civic affairs. This is so much so that the city itself can be se… Show more
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