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Government by the People: State and Local Politics, 11th Edition
Government by the People State and Local Politics 11th Edition Author:James MacGregor Burns, J.W. Peltason, Thomas E. Cronin, David B. Magleby, David M. O'Brien, Paul C. Light This up-to-date and concise paperback offers a highly readable analysis of state and local government and politics. It provides current information on topics such as: who and what influences state policy developments; metropolitan reform strategies; the function and role of legislative committees; the politics of governors and state legislature... more »s; how judges are chosen; women in politics; and the way political conflicts are managed or resolved at the grass-roots level. For future politiciansor any individuals interested in learning more about how politics work at the state and local levels.« less