Designed to match the formats of state and local courses, this reader develops a "problems and prospects" theme--one which defines the current realities and then examines possible solutions. An introductory essay begins each chapter, placing readings in context and filling gaps in student understanding. A summary following each piece highlights key points.

Readings In State and Local Government

Politics & Social Sciences

Basehart, Harry

Saffell, David C.

Politics & Government

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

This text uses political culture, political factors, and economic indicators to explain how state government operates and why states enact certain kinds of public policies. "Scholarly Boxes" and topical articles by Neal Peirce are unique and compelling features. The book cites current academic research, but the writing style is geared to college freshmen and sophomores.

Governing States and Cities

Social Sciences

Mcgraw-Hill College

Beginning with its first edition in 1978, State and Local Government has remained an up-to-date and concise treatment of the structure and operation of state and local government in America. Now in its seventh edition, this text highlights unparalleled state vitality in a period of economic growth and devolution of power from the national government. With its engaging “stories” beginning each chapter and its quantity of new and expanded material, this edition is sure to be an essential text for the study of sub-national politics.

State & Local Government

Since the first edition in 1978, this text has been relied upon as an up-to-date, readable, and concise examination of the structure and operation of state and local government in America. The new edition looks at ways in which state and local governments are meeting new challenges such as increasing diversity, maintaining institutions of representative government as direct democracy becomes more popular, and providing citizens with government services during the most severe budget crisis since World War II. With its engaging vignettes at the beginning of each chapter and its substantial new and expanded material, "State and Local Government" remains an essential text for the study of sub-national politics.

State and Local Government: Politics and Public Policies

Saffell, David

Beginning with the first edition in 1978, State and Local Government: Politics and Public Policies has been relied upon to present a concise, readable analysis of the structure and operation of state and local government. In this thoroughly updated edition, Saffell and Basehart emphasize how policies made in state capitals and city halls have an impact on our everyday lives, and they draw attention to ways in which students can become active participants in the affairs of their communities.

State and Local Government

McGraw–Hill Education