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This ... text examines the institutions, processes, and politics of state and local government. The authors unify their presentation with a consistent theme: the increasing capacity and vitality of nonnational governments. Features of this text include: Thorough analysis of policy issues ... "...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bowman, Ann O'M., 1948-
Other Authors: Kearney, Richard C.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, [1990]
Subjects:
State governments > United States.
Local government > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • New directions for state and local government
  • Evolution of federalism
  • Federalism and public policy
  • State constitutions
  • Participation and interest groups
  • Political parties, elections, and campaigns
  • Governors
  • Bureaucracy
  • State legislatures
  • Judiciary
  • Structure of local government
  • Local leadership
  • State and local finance
  • State-local relations
  • Education policy
  • Economic development
  • Criminal justice
  • Environmental policy.