Politics in States and Communities

Politics in States and Communities is distinguished by its focus on politics, its comparative approach, its concern with thorough explanation, its interest in policy, and its focus on conflicts in states and communities and the structures and processes designed to manage conflict.Chapter 1. Politics in States and Communities Chapter 2. Democracy and Constitutionalism in the States Chapter 3. States, Communities, and American Federalism Chapter 4. Participation in State Politics Chapter 5. Parties and Campaigns in the States Chapter 6. Legislators in State Politics Chapter 7. Governors in State Politics Chapter 8. Bureaucratic Politics in States and Communities Chapter 9. Courts, Crime, and Correctional Policy Chapter 10. Governing America's Communities Chapter 11. Participation in Community Politics Chapter 12. Metropolitics: Conflict in the Metropolis Chapter 13. Community Power, Land Use, & The Environment Chapter 14. The Politics of Taxation and Finance Chapter 15. Politics and Civil Rights Chapter 16. The Politics of Education Chapter 17. The Politics of Poverty, Welfare, and Health