Readings and Cases in State and Local Politics.
This unique reader combines classic, scholarly works with contemporary case studies drawn from more popular sources to illustrate the major topics in the study of state and local politics.
1. The Changing Position of State Government: The Concept of Resurgence
2. Understanding Differences Across the States: The Concept of Political Culture
3. Redistributing Power Among Governments: The Concept of Devolution
4. State Constitutions: The Concept of Distinctiveness
5. Political Participation: The Concept of Civic Engagement
6. Political Parties and Elections: The Concept of Candidate-Centered Campaigns
7. Interest Representation: The Concept of Group Power
8. State Legislatures: The Concept of Professionalism
9. Governors: The Concept of Gubernatorial Success
10. State and Local Bureaucracies: The Concept of Privatization
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