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Politics and Policy in American States and Communities, 6/E
Dennis L. Dresang, University of Wisconsin-Madison
James J. Gosling, University of Utah

ISBN-10: 0205533736
ISBN-13: 9780205533732

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 608 pp
Published: 02/26/2007

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This brief text distinguishes itself through its highly accessible writing style, inclusion of unique topics such as tribal governments, extensive discussion of intergovernmental relations, and its focus on the relationship between government and the governed--how individuals are affected by government decisions and how individuals influence public policy ("face-to-face" approach).

As the authors have done in previous editions, their "face-to-face" approach to the study of state and local governments personalizes the material, connects government to students' lives, and makes the material more meaningful and relevant to the student.

Features

Unique “face-to-face” approach provides a real-world, engaging look at the relationship between government and individuals, and how the two affect and influence each other.

Smaller paperback format, 2-color design and expanded photo program make the text more accessible and attractive to students.

Chapter-opening vignettes hook the student into the material with a short, engaging story.

“Learning Objectives” at the beginning of each chapter help students to focus their reading.

“Debating the Issues” boxes tackle issues of concern to average college students, helping to make text material relevant to their lives. Each box presents a question for debate, examines possible answers, and encourages students to form their own opinions.

“Discussion Questions” at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for critical thinking and review.

End-of-chapter glossary with page references makes studying and mastering of terms easier for students.

Internet boxes provide students with links to additional, relevant information on the web and explicit explanations of why these sites are useful.

Career Guide Appendix provides students with practical advice on and insights into careers available in state and local government, making the course more relevant to today's practical, job-oriented college students.

New To This Edition

In addition to making information and scholarship current, this edition includes the following new features:

Discussion of the effects of blogs and the Internet on elections
Explanation of the political use of constitutional amendments, with special attention to proposals to ban gay marriage
Consideration of the recent controversies regarding the death penalty and methods of execution
Analysis of the attempt of the federal government to play a stronger role in education policy
Initiatives of state governments in addressing health policy and taking the lead in environmental policies
Enhanced explanation of the roles and structures of local governments
Innovations of state governments to play a stronger role in education policy

Table of Contents

Preface

Section I: Introduction

1. Face to Face Governance

Section II: Laying the Foundation

2. State Diversity, Growth and Decline, and the Contemporary Urban Dilemma

3. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

4. Constitutions and Charters

5. Policymaking Processes

Section III: Public Participation

6. Grassroots Participation

7. Interest Groups

8. Political Parties and Elections

Section IV: The Institution of State and Local Governments

9. Governors

10. State Legislatures

11. Local Government Executives and Legislatures

12. Bureaucracies

13. Courts

Section V: Public Policies

14. Crime and Corrections

15. Educational Policy

16. Social Welfare and Health Policy

17. Environmental Policy and Economic Development

18. Fiscal Policy and Financial Management

Section VI: Conclusion

19. Responding to Pressing Public Problems

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State and Local Government (Political Science)

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Personalize Learning — MySearchLab with eText provides book-specific assessment, a full eText, and research and writing tools to help students improve their results.

Explore Concepts and Current Events — The challenges and political upheavals of the Great Recession at the state and local levels are connected to the impact that they have had on policy and to each student as a citizen.

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