State and Local Government
By Ann O'M. Bowman, Richard C. Kearney, Carmine P. F. Scavo
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Equipping students with the knowledge and tools to thoughtfully develop their own positions on divisive issues, Bowman/Kearney/Scavo's STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 11th edition delivers comprehensive coverage of institutions, political behavior and policymaking at the state and local level. This bestselling text's theme of increased capacity and responsiveness of state and local government sparks students' excitement about politics at the grassroots level and is pro public service. Completely up to date, the new edition includes expansive coverage of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state and local government as well as new insight on how local governments are attempting to deal with global climate change.
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Equipping students with the knowledge and tools to thoughtfully develop their own positions on divisive issues, Bowman/Kearney/Scavo's STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 11th edition delivers comprehensive coverage of institutions, political behavior and policymaking at the state and local level. This bestselling text's theme of increased capacity and responsiveness of state and local government sparks students' excitement about politics at the grassroots level and is pro public service. Completely up to date, the new edition includes expansive coverage of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state and local government as well as new insight on how local governments are attempting to deal with global climate change.
Learning objectives are called out within each chapter to help guide and focus students' reading -- maximizing their study time and course success.
"It's Your Turn" boxed features in every chapter ask students to thoughtfully consider their positions on divisive issues – helping readers develop their own informed opinions on key matters.
All "Controversies in States and Localities" features conclude with critical-thinking questions that spark lively discussions and further personal reflection.
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1. State and Local Governments: New DirectionsPreview this chapter
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