POLITICS AND POLICY IN AMERICAN STATES AND COMMUNITIES

This text distinguishes itself through its highly accessible writing style, brevity, inclusion of unique topics such as tribal governments, extensive coverage of intergovernmental relations, and its focus on the relationship between government and the governed. As the authors have done in previous editions, their approach to the study of state and local governments - their "face-to-face" approach - personalizes the material, making it more meaningful and relevant to the student.