Berg (political science, Fordham U.) presents an introduction to New York City politics that examines the interplay between what he sees as three equally important forces: economic development, fiscal and policy relationships between the city and the state and federal governments, and the politics of racial and ethnic diversity. He examines each of these factors, as well as their influences on the political parties, governmental actors, the city council, and the municipal bureaucracy. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)