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Politics and Policy in American States and Communities, 7/E 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.
New to this edition:
- Discussion of the critical issues of today: economic, health, and environmental
- Exploration of the increase in incidents of corrupt behavior by top state and local officials
- Examination of the new uses of the Internet in campaigns and in raising funds for campaigns
- Consideration of the recent controversies regarding the death penalty and methods of execution
- Analysis of the emergence of the federal government as a major player in education policy
- Innovations of state government to play a stronger role in education policy
Chapter 1: Face-to-Face
Chapter 2: State Diversity, Growth and Decline, and the Contemporary Urban Dilemma
Chapter 3: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
Chapter 4: Constitutions and Charters
Chapter 5: Policy-Making Processes: The Framework for Participation
Chapter 6: Grassroots Participation
Chapter 7: Interest Groups
Chapter 8: Political Parties and Elections
Chapter 9: Governors
Chapter 10: State Legislatures
Chapter 11: Local Government Executives
Chapter 12: Bureaucracies
Chapter 13: Courts
Chapter 14: Crime and Corrections
Chapter 15: Educational Policy
Chapter 16: Social Welfare and Health Policy
Chapter 17: Environmental Policy and Economic Development
Chapter 18: Fiscal Policy and Financial Management
Chapter 19: Responding to Pressing Public Problems
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