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In Family Poverty and Homelessness in New York City , Nunez and
Sribnick explore the world of New York's poor children and
families, from the era of European settlements to the present day.
The book examines successes and failures of past efforts, providing
historical context often lacking in contemporary policy debates.
From La Follette to Faubus, from Rockefeller to Reagan, U.S.
governors have addressed some of the most contentious policy
questions of the twentieth century. In doing so, they not only
responded to dramatic changes in the political landscape, they
shaped that landscape. The influence of governors has been felt
both within the states and across the nation. It is telling that
four of the last five U.S. Presidents were former state governors.
A Legacy of Innovation: Governors and Public Policy examines the
changing role of the state governor during the "American Century."
In this volume, top political scientists, historians, and
journalists track the evolution of gubernatorial leadership as it
has dealt with critical issues, including conservation,
transportation, civil rights, education, globalization, and health
care. As the most visible state officials, twentieth-century
governors often found themselves at the center of America's
conflicting political tendencies. A Legacy of Innovation describes
how they negotiated the tensions between increasing democratization
and the desire for expert control, the rise of interest groups and
demise of political parties, the pull of regionalism against
growing nationalism, and the rising demand for public services in a
society that fears centralized government. In their responses to
these conflicts, governors helped shape the institutions of modern
American government. As state governments face new policy
challenges in the twenty-first century, A Legacy of Innovation will
serve as a valuable source of information for political scientists
and policy makers alike.
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