{"product_id":"bloomberg-a-billionaires-ambition-9781510722576","title":"Bloomberg: A Billionaire's Ambition","description":"\u003cb\u003eExamine the Bipartisan Legacy of a Remarkable Billionaire Politician\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBloomberg: A Billionaire's Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781510722576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/12\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chris McNickle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51474190500021,"sku":"9781510722576","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e06ea3fa-1d49-45e9-9093-c4e3daf36705.jpg?v=1754405155","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bloomberg-a-billionaires-ambition-9781510722576","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}