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Author:   Jayme Renfro
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367174491

ISBN 10:   0367174499
Pages:   154
Publication Date:   04 May 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Introduction Chapter 1: The Comparative Method Borders and BBQ: KCK and KCMO and the Dividing Lines of Government and Culture Georgia on My Mind Using the Laboratories of Democracy to Keep People Healthy Chapter 2: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations Hurricanes, Floods, and Tornados Oh My! The High Cost of Disaster Recovery Federal Ownership of Land, or, When Nevada isn’t Actually Nevada FedEd: Investigating Civil Rights Violations in Schools Chapter 3: State Constitutions The Right to Hunt and Fish and Hang Out on the Front Porch Problems in Euclid and the Limitations of the Ohio Constitution From Plastic Bags to Guns: Preemption Laws and an Evolving Political Landscape Chapter 4: Budgeting, Finance and Fiscal Policy Tax Cuts and College Tuition: A Louisiana Story Is Grandpa Bankrupting your City? A Look at Debts and Liabilities Isn’t that Their Job? How State Legislatures End Up Not Passing Budgets Chapter 5: Elections and Political Participation Social Pressure and Voter Turnout Cybersecurity and Election Systems: When Is It Time to Panic? Is the Internet a Tool or a Distraction for Increasing Political Participation? Chapter 6: Political Parties and Interest Groups A Two-Party System Requires Two Parties: Democrats in the South (Maybe Don’t) Show Me the Money: Big Money’s Influence in State and Local Elections ALEC and the Use and Misuse of Model Bills Chapter 7: State Legislatures Descriptive Representation and Policy Outcomes: Do Female Legislators Matter? Professional versus Citizen Legislatures Jeffrey Epstein and the Varying Interpretation of Federal Sex Offender Registry Laws Chapter 8: State Executive Leadership When It All Goes Wrong: The Impeachment of Governor Robert Bently and Eric Greitens The Gubernatorial Incumbency Advantage Can a State Make a Difference on Environmental Policy?: California is Giving it a Shot Chapter 9: State Court Systems In Loco Parentis Judicial Recall: How the Brock Turner Case Turned California on its Head Selling Beer to Alcoholics: The Nebraska State Supreme Court and the Whiteclay Problem Chapter 10: The Bureaucracy Interesting Work, Good Benefits, and Job Security: Why Work for the Government? Bureaucrat Bashing in the Era of Civil Service Shame Verruckt and the Case for Increased Government Regulation of Amusement Parks Chapter 11: Local Governments Handling an ""Alien"" Invasion in a Small Desert Town Council-Manager or Strong Mayor? Clearwater, FL Decides Postville, IA: A Town Recovers from a Major Immigration Raid Chapter 12: Regional Governance The Sprawliest Sprawl—Not Los Angeles? The Houston Metro Area: Flood City U.S.A. Tiebout Gets Schooled: The Indirect Benefits of Public Schools on Community Satisfaction Conclusion"

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A lively and comprehensive set of readings that cover all the key elements of state politics. The topics are carefully selected and the essays engaging-highly recommended. Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska-Lincoln This book is an uncommonly witty and lively examination of state and local government. These enjoyable case studies will engage every reader. John C. LePete, Palo Alto College This timely volume provides a focused analysis on the most pressing issues facing state and local governments, applying the latest in political science and public policy research to ongoing social problems. The applied nature of the content as well as the end of chapter discussion questions make this a valuable resource for students and faculty. Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa

Praise for State and Local Politics: Cases and Topics A lively and comprehensive set of readings that cover all the key elements of state politics. The topics are carefully selected and the essays engaging-highly recommended. --Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska--Lincoln This book is an uncommonly witty and lively examination of state and local government. These enjoyable case studies will engage every reader. --John C. LePete, Palo Alto College This timely volume provides a focused analysis on the most pressing issues facing state and local governments, applying the latest in political science and public policy research to ongoing social problems. The applied nature of the content as well as the end of chapter discussion questions make this a valuable resource for students and faculty. ---Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa

""A lively and comprehensive set of readings that cover all the key elements of state politics. The topics are carefully selected and the essays engaging—highly recommended."" Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska—Lincoln ""This book is an uncommonly witty and lively examination of state and local government. These enjoyable case studies will engage every reader."" John C. LePete, Palo Alto College ""This timely volume provides a focused analysis on the most pressing issues facing state and local governments, applying the latest in political science and public policy research to ongoing social problems. The applied nature of the content as well as the end of chapter discussion questions make this a valuable resource for students and faculty."" Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa

"""A lively and comprehensive set of readings that cover all the key elements of state politics. The topics are carefully selected and the essays engaging—highly recommended."" Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska—Lincoln ""This book is an uncommonly witty and lively examination of state and local government. These enjoyable case studies will engage every reader."" John C. LePete, Palo Alto College ""This timely volume provides a focused analysis on the most pressing issues facing state and local governments, applying the latest in political science and public policy research to ongoing social problems. The applied nature of the content as well as the end of chapter discussion questions make this a valuable resource for students and faculty."" Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern Iowa"

Author Information

Jayme L. Renfro is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa. She enjoys teaching public policy and administration to both undergraduate and graduate students and has earned university- and college wide teaching awards. She is co-author, with Kevin B. Smith, of State and Local Government 2013–2014. She enjoys books, her husband, travelling, playing darts, her children, cake, and naps (not in that order).

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