State and Local Government: The People and Politics

By Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, Emily M. Farris, Mirya R. Holman

Book Overview

State and Local Government: The People and Politics by Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, Emily M. Farris, and Mirya R. Holman offers students a fresh introduction to the levels of government closest to home. Accessible language, contemporary examples, and calls to action help readers understand the dynamic arena of interconnected systems that make up today′s state and local governments--and the people who shape those governments. Evidence-based research and engagement spotlights foster comprehension of the science of state and local government, as well as how it can affect individual well-being. The book equips students with a better perspective on how subnational politics works and why it matters, as well as with the civic engagement tools they need to influence the decisions that impact their daily lives.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1071926594
• ISBN13: 9781071926598
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 500 Pages