State and Local Politics: Cases and Topics
Autor Jayme Renfroen Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 mai 2021
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780367174552
ISBN-10: 0367174553
Pagini: 154
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.22 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0367174553
Pagini: 154
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.22 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
UndergraduateCuprins
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Comparative Method
Chapter 1: The Comparative Method
Borders and BBQ: KCK and KCMO and the Dividing Lines of Government and CultureChapter 2: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
Georgia on My Mind
Using the Laboratories of Democracy to Keep People Healthy
Hurricanes, Floods, and Tornados Oh My! The High Cost of Disaster RecoveryChapter 3: State Constitutions
Federal Ownership of Land, or, When Nevada isn’t Actually Nevada
FedEd: Investigating Civil Rights Violations in Schools
The Right to Hunt and Fish and Hang Out on the Front PorchChapter 4: Budgeting, Finance and Fiscal Policy
Problems in Euclid and the Limitations of the Ohio Constitution
From Plastic Bags to Guns: Preemption Laws and an Evolving Political Landscape
Tax Cuts and College Tuition: A Louisiana StoryChapter 5: Elections and Political Participation
Is Grandpa Bankrupting your City? A Look at Debts and Liabilities
Isn’t that Their Job? How State Legislatures End Up Not Passing Budgets
Social Pressure and Voter TurnoutChapter 6: Political Parties and Interest Groups
Cybersecurity and Election Systems: When Is It Time to Panic?
Is the Internet a Tool or a Distraction for Increasing Political Participation?
A Two-Party System Requires Two Parties: Democrats in the SouthChapter 7: State Legislatures
(Maybe Don’t) Show Me the Money: Big Money’s Influence in State and Local Elections
ALEC and the Use and Misuse of Model Bills
Descriptive Representation and Policy Outcomes: Do Female Legislators Matter?Chapter 8: State Executive Leadership
Professional versus Citizen Legislatures
Jeffrey Epstein and the Varying Interpretation of Federal Sex Offender Registry Laws
When It All Goes Wrong: The Impeachment of Governor Robert Bently and Eric GreitensChapter 9: State Court Systems
The Gubernatorial Incumbency Advantage
Can a State Make a Difference on Environmental Policy?: California is Giving it a Shot
In Loco ParentisChapter 10: The Bureaucracy
Judicial Recall: How the Brock Turner Case Turned California on its Head
Selling Beer to Alcoholics: The Nebraska State Supreme Court and the Whiteclay Problem
Interesting Work, Good Benefits, and Job Security: Why Work for the Government?Chapter 11: Local Governments
Bureaucrat Bashing in the Era of Civil Service Shame
Verruckt and the Case for Increased Government Regulation of Amusement Parks
Handling an "Alien" Invasion in a Small Desert TownChapter 12: Regional Governance
Council-Manager or Strong Mayor? Clearwater, FL Decides
Postville, IA: A Town Recovers from a Major Immigration Raid
The Sprawliest Sprawl—Not Los Angeles?Conclusion
The Houston Metro Area: Flood City U.S.A.
Tiebout Gets Schooled: The Indirect Benefits of Public Schools on Community Satisfaction
Notă biografică
Jayme L. Renfro is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa. She enjoys teaching public policy and administration to both undergraduate and graduate students and has earned university- and college wide teaching awards. She is co-author, with Kevin B. Smith, of State and Local Government 2013–2014. She enjoys books, her husband, travelling, playing darts, her children, cake, and naps (not in that order).
Recenzii
"A lively and comprehensive set of readings that cover all the key elements of state politics. The topics are carefully selected and the essays engaging—highly recommended."
Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska—Lincoln
"This book is an uncommonly witty and lively examination of state and local government. These enjoyable case studies will engage every reader."
John C. LePete, Palo Alto College
"This timely volume provides a focused analysis on the most pressing issues facing state and local governments, applying the latest in political science and public policy research to ongoing social problems. The applied nature of the content as well as the end of chapter discussion questions make this a valuable resource for students and faculty."
Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa
Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska—Lincoln
"This book is an uncommonly witty and lively examination of state and local government. These enjoyable case studies will engage every reader."
John C. LePete, Palo Alto College
"This timely volume provides a focused analysis on the most pressing issues facing state and local governments, applying the latest in political science and public policy research to ongoing social problems. The applied nature of the content as well as the end of chapter discussion questions make this a valuable resource for students and faculty."
Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa
Descriere
This book presents case studies in state and local government responses to many subjects of contemporary interest. Designed to complement state and local textbooks, this book is also of interest to students of public administration, public policy, and urban politics.