Governing States and Localities - Softcover

Smith, Kevin B.; Greenblatt, Alan H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452226334 ISBN 13: 9781452226330

Publisher: CQ Press, 2013

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, states and localities were forced to make stark choices over funding and public services as they battled to balance their budgets. So what′s next? Kevin B. Smith and Alan Greenblatt chart the future for states and localities as they deal with new federal regulations, a decrease in public sector employment, the consolidation of agencies, and the weakening of labor unions′ political clout. The fourth edition of Governing States and Localities continues what has always set this introductory text apart: its expert blend of the latest scholarship with engaging journalistic writing. Along with their crisp storytelling, the authors employ a comparative approach so students walk away from the course understanding how and why states and localities are both similar and different in institutional structure, culture, history, geography, economy, and demographics.

About this title

About the Author:

Kevin B. Smith is professor and chair of the political science department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been studying and teaching state politics and policy for more than twenty years. He has authored or co-authored nine books and dozens of scholarly articles, and is a former associate editor of State Politics & Policy Quarterly. Prior to becoming an academic he covered state and local politics as a newspaper reporter. 

Review:

“Governing States and Localities is obviously developed with a great sense of how the political, institutional, and policy ‘parts’ fit together. There is plenty for students to appreciate. I have received more unsolicited positive comments regarding this textbook than any other I’ve used. Every skill level can learn something.”
Author: Scott Moore Published On: 2012-12-27

“I have looked at a lot of state and local books and Governing States and Localities is head and shoulders above the rest. It is thorough and engaging. Students read it and understand it.”
Author: Lori Riverstone-Newell Published On: 2012-12-27

“Governing States and Localities’ comparative method provides a comprehensive, thoughtful, and systematic approach to the study of state and local government. The blend of theory and practical examples engages my students and challenges them to think about how sub national government affects their day-to-day lives.” Author: Dana Michael Harsell Published On: 2012-12-27

“Governing States and Localities covers all of the major ideas in the literature well and its graphics are a real strength. My students read it and find it engaging. The layout is fabulous and works well in lecture form too.” Author: David Peterson

“My students respond favorably to Governing States and Localities. I’m particularly impressed with its tables, figures, and maps, which are great learning tools that I’ve found really helpful in getting across lecture points.” Author: John Woodcock

About this edition

• Publisher: CQ Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1452226334
• ISBN 13: 9781452226330
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 632