State and Local Government - The Essentials

Bowman/Kearney's STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE ESSENTIALS, SIXTH EDITION takes a positive look at state and local government, in a shorter and more streamlined approach than its full-length counterpart (State and Local Government 9781435462687). It espouses clearly and succinctly that government can be a force for good in society, while addressing critics simultaneously. Through engaging coverage of current events and an accessible writing style, the text fosters interest and involvement in state and local politics, policy, and public service.

About the author

Ann O'M. Bowman is a professor and holder of the Hazel Davis and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, where she teaches courses in state and local politics and policy, intergovernmental relations, environmental policy and management, and public policy process. Her research interests revolve around questions of institutional change, policy adoption and implementation, and intergovernmental dynamics, and she has published numerous books and articles on these topics. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Florida.

Summary

Espouses that government can be a force for good in society, while addressing critics simultaneously. Through coverage of events and an accessible writing style, this text fosters interest and involvement in state and local politics, policy, and public service.

Product details

• Authors: Ann O'M Bowman, Ann O'M. Bowman, Ann O'M. (Texas A&M University) Bowman, Richard C Kearney, Richard C. Kearney, Richard C. (North Carolina State University) Kearney
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2014
• EAN: 9781285737485
• ISBN: 978-1-285-73748-5
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 499 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education