The County: The "Dark Continent" of American Politics

"The County: The 'Dark Continent' of American Politics" by Henry S. Gilbertson is a detailed examination of local government in the United States from the early 1900s. The book looks closely at county governments, which are often ignored but are very important to how democracy works in America. It talks about the problems and difficulties these governments face. The author wants to show how understanding these local administrations can help fix issues in the democratic system. He points out that many citizens don't pay attention to what their county governments are doing, which leads to problems like bad management and corruption. By giving examples of these issues, the book makes a case for why it's important to examine and improve how county governments are run so they can better serve the people.