State and local politics

Description:

"In our "devolutionary" era, politics at the state and local levels is more interesting than ever. This popular text is the most concise, readable, and current introduction to the field. Now in its ninth edition, the book keeps its focus on the varied and changing political and economic environments in which state and local governments function and their strengths and weaknesses in key areas of public policy."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: State governments,  Local government,  Politics, practical,  United states, politics and government,  Administration locale,  POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Essays,  Government,  General,  National,  Reference

Places: United States