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.
The text is enlivened throughout by boxed sections that relate
individual experiences or highlight particular issues and
interesting developments. Topics covered in this edition include
changing patterns of devolution and centralization in American
federalism; taxation and budgeting; new approaches to welfare,
education, land use, and waste management; and such "hot" issues as
tort reform and the death penalty.
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