State and Local Government: The Essentials - Softcover

Bowman, Ann; Kearney, Richard C.

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9780618522811: State and Local Government: The Essentials

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618522816 ISBN 13: 9780618522811

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2006

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This version of the top-selling State and Local Government retains the unique thematic and historical approach of the comprehensive text in a condensed format. Essentials provides explanations of the structure of state and local government, as well as their functions in the current political scene. Descriptions of public policy appear at relevant points throughout the text and are integrated into discussions to help foster student interest and involvement in state and local politics and policy.

A brief and cost-effective alternative, Essentials can be used in conjunction with outside readings or with an American government survey.

Coverage includes state and 2004 election results.
Chapter 2, "Federalism and the States," includes a discussion of the Bush administration's approach to federalism, a strengthened and updated discussion of tribal governments, and a consideration of the challenges homeland security poses to the states.
Up-to-date topics include challenges states face as they deal with budget shortfalls and federal mandates, women in state and local politics, and the impact technology has on state and local government and citizen participation.
Web resources in every chapter offer students the latest information on using the Internet to research state and local governments.

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