Twenty-First Century Chicago investigates the social, economic, political, and governmental conditions of Chicago in this century. The anthology adopts a unique approach that differs from most traditional anthologies, and their reliance on stilted journal articles that place too much emphasis on statistics. Although this text does incorporate the writings of preeminent scholars on the city of Chicago, the focus here is on first-hand accounts: speeches by politicians, newspaper stories, editorials by journalists, memoirs and biographies, and little known research reports that advocate change. Covering metropolitan Chicago as a whole, the volume underscores the city's efforts in recent years to establish itself as a global metropolitan region, and highlights the most pressing issues Chicago is facing as it strives to create a positive future in these challenging times. Videos and Reviews Quick Studies Podcast featuring Connie Mixon - Elmhurst College (May 2012) Interview with Dick Simpson and Constance Mixon - WGN-TV (April 2012) Dick Simpson on The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan - Radio 720 WGN (March 2012) Dick Simpson on Chicago Tonight - WTTW Chicago (March 2012) Video of Dick Simpson, Don Rose and Constance A. Mixon talking about "Twenty-First Century Chicago" - The Society of Midland Authors Event Literary License Newsletter - The Society of Midland Authors (January 2012) Literary License Newsletter - The Society of Midland Authors (October 2011) Constance Mixon on Chicago's Future - Chicago NBC News (February 2011)