University of Kabianga

State and local government : the essentials /

Bowman, Ann O'M., 1948-

State and local government : the essentials / Ann O'M. Bowman, Richard C. Kearney. - 5th ed. - Boston, MA : Wadsworth Cengage Learning, c2012. - xiv, 338 p. : ill., maps, 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-330) and index.

New directions for state and local governments -- Federalism and the states -- State constitutions -- Citizen participation and elections -- Political parties, interest groups, and campaigns -- State legislatures -- Governors -- Public administration : budgeting and service delivery -- The judiciary -- State-local relations.

9781111341497 (pbk.) 1111341494 (pbk.)

2009943180


State governments--United States.
Local government--United States.

JK2408 / .B684 2012

320.473/049