The Struggle for Power and Influence in Cities and States (2010)
Synopsis for The Struggle for Power and Influence in Cities and States
The Struggle for Power provides an insider’s perspective on how power and influence are obtained and wielded at the local and state levels of government.
By examining the social, economic, political, and governmental conditions in communities and states, The Struggle for Power equips students with the understanding they need to make the impact they want.
This book is intended to serve as the core reading for a course on state and local politics.
A Look Inside…
The role of power and influence in state and local government and politics
The tension between representative and participatory politics
The ways in which the structures of government and political processes interact
Whether the outcomes produced by the governmental institutions and processes are good or bad
Practical exercises present real-world scenarios that motivate students to get involved in their local political systems.
Questions for review and chapter discussion questions help students review the main ideas of each chapter.