This lively book is intended to show what state and local governments actually do and especially how their role in American public life has grown over the past twenty years.
"Capturing the many ... changes taking place in the state and local government arenas, this book not only helps you understand structure, process, and policy, but also shows why your knowledge of state and local government is so important ...
This brief version of the top-selling "State and Local Government" retains the unique thematic and historical approach of the comprehensive text in 12 chapters compared to 16. The condensed format...
State and Local Government: The Third Century of Federalism