Politics of Local Government - Governing in Small Towns and Suburbia

The book combines a review of scholarly sources as well as the experiences of an elected government official to examine the politics behind local government. Conflicts that take place at the local level as well as opportunities to make meaningful change are addressed.

List of contents

Introduction
1. The Myth of a Balanced Budget
2. Political Conflict at the Local Level
3. Making a Difference: Progressive Politics
4. Corruption... and Corruption "By any other Name"
Conclusion

About the author

Barry E. Truchil is professor of sociology at Rider University.

Summary

The book combines a review of scholarly sources as well as the experiences of an elected government official to examine the politics behind local government. Conflicts that take place at the local level as well as opportunities to make meaningful change are addressed.

Product details

• Authors: Barry E. Truchil, Truchil Barry E.
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781498520461
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-2046-1
• No. of pages: 126
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Legislative Branch, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Energy Policy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Rural, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Local, Rural communities, United States of America, USA, Central / national / federal government policies, Central / national / federal government, Energy resources, Political structure and processes, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government