Political Science

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I. INTRODUCTION.

II. LAYING THE FOUNDATION.

III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

IV. THE INSTITUTIONS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

V. PUBLIC POLICIES.

CONCLUSION.

State and Local Government  (Political Science)

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  Politics and Policy in American States and Communities, 6/E
  Dresang & Gosling
  ©2008 | Longman | Paper; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205533736 | ISBN-13: 9780205533732
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  This brief text distinguishes itself through its highly accessible writing style, inclusion of unique topics such as tribal governments, extensive discussion of intergovernmental relations, and its focus on the relationship between government and the governed--how individuals are affected by government decisions and how individuals influence public policy ("face-to-face" approach).

   

  As the authors have done in previous editions, their "face-to-face" approach to the study of state and local governments personalizes the material, connects government to students' lives, and makes the material more meaningful and relevant to the student.

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  Politics and Policy in American States and Communities, 7/E
  Dresang & Gosling
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205745199 | ISBN-13: 9780205745197
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  This brief text distinguishes itself through its highly accessible writing style, inclusion of unique topics such as tribal governments, extensive discussion of intergovernmental relations, and its focus on the relationship between government and the governed--how individuals are affected by government decisions and how individuals influence public policy ("face-to-face" approach).

   

  As the authors have done in previous editions, their "face-to-face" approach to the study of state and local governments personalizes the material, connects government to students' lives, and makes the material more meaningful and relevant to the student.

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