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Author: Gary F. Moncrief ,
Peverill Squire
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Edition: Third Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.70cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9781538136157
ISBN 10: 1538136155
Pages: 290
Publication Date: 17 February 2020
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
[T]he best of the state and local texts. And it's not particularly close.--Dave Claborn, Howard Payne University Why States Matter is a clear, engaging text that helps students understand the central role states play in politics and citizens' lives. Both more approachable and more substantive than a traditional undergraduate textbook, Why States Matter will draw students in and help them to better appreciate the role of states.--Nicole Shoaf, Missouri Southern State University Why States Matter is an accessible and engaging introduction to state politics using a comparative approach. The authors incorporate research and current events to explain state politics and policymaking. The text outlines the important role of states in US policymaking while also highlighting the issues and challenges facing state governments.--Jaclyn Kettler, Boise State University
[T]he best of the state and local texts. And it's not particularly close. [T]he best of the state and local texts. And it's not particularly close.--Dave Claborn, Howard Payne University Why States Matter is a clear, engaging text that helps students understand the central role states play in politics and citizens' lives. Both more approachable and more substantive than a traditional undergraduate textbook, Why States Matter will draw students in and help them to better appreciate the role of states. Why States Matter is a clear, engaging text that helps students understand the central role states play in politics and citizens' lives. Both more approachable and more substantive than a traditional undergraduate textbook, Why States Matter will draw students in and help them to better appreciate the role of states.--Nicole Shoaf, Missouri Southern State University Why States Matter is an accessible and engaging introduction to state politics using a comparative approach. The authors incorporate research and current events to explain state politics and policymaking. The text outlines the important role of states in US policymaking while also highlighting the issues and challenges facing state governments. Why States Matter is an accessible and engaging introduction to state politics using a comparative approach. The authors incorporate research and current events to explain state politics and policymaking. The text outlines the important role of states in US policymaking while also highlighting the issues and challenges facing state governments.--Jaclyn Kettler, Boise State University
[T]he best of the state and local texts. And it's not particularly close.--Dave Claborn, Howard Payne University Why States Matter is an accessible and engaging introduction to state politics using a comparative approach. The authors incorporate research and current events to explain state politics and policymaking. The text outlines the important role of states in US policymaking while also highlighting the issues and challenges facing state governments.--Jaclyn Kettler, Boise State University Why States Matter is a clear, engaging text that helps students understand the central role states play in politics and citizens' lives. Both more approachable and more substantive than a traditional undergraduate textbook, Why States Matter will draw students in and help them to better appreciate the role of states.--Nicole Shoaf, Missouri Southern State University
Author Information
Peverill Squire holds the Hicks and Martha Griffiths Chair in American Political Institutions at the University of Missouri. Gary Moncrief is University Foundation Professor of Political Science at Boise State University.
