Governing States and Localities

By Kevin B. Smith, Alan H Greenblatt, Alan H. Greenblatt

Book Overview

The #1 book in the market for state and local politics

The trusted and proven Governing States and Localities guides students through the contentious status of state and local politics, helping them understand the ins and outs of these systems and why they′re important. With engaging journalistic writing and crisp storytelling, Kevin B. Smith and Alan Greenblatt use a comparative approach to examine how and why states and localities are both similar and different to showcase real-life applications of policy and politics. The Tenth Edition has been thoroughly updated to look at developments and issues in today′s hyperpartisan political environment.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1071968602
• ISBN13: 9781071968604
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Governing States and Localities

In pretty good shape. Like the other textbooks I ordered, I needed them pretty quickly and this one came fast. I think I ordered it on a Tuesday and it arrived that Friday or Saturday, I'm happy with this purchase.

Great for a textbook

Less dry and harsh than most texts books. Not a bad read, full of good, unbiased info, and presents imporatant info well. The text is presented in a way that makes since and the fluff really only backs up the main points well rather than adding so much to the mix its hard to understand. However, as good as it is, its still a text book!!