Governing States and Localities

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

Book Overview

"An easy-to-navigate, comparative book on state and local government. Very student-friendly and well-organized."
--Jane Bryant, John A. Logan College

The trusted and proven Governing States and Localities guides students through the contentious environment of state and local politics and focuses on the role that economic and budget pressures play in issues facing state and local governments. With their engaging journalistic writing and crisp storytelling, Kevin B. Smith and Alan Greenblatt employ a comparative approach to explain how and why states and localities are both similar and different.

The Seventh Edition is thoroughly updated to account for such major developments as state versus federal conflicts over immigration reform, school shootings, and gun control; the impact of the Donald Trump presidency on intergovernmental relations and issues of central interest to states and localities; and the lingering effects of the Great Recession.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1544325428
• ISBN13: 9781544325422
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 9.9"

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!!