Politics in the American States: A Comparative Analysis

The fully updated ninth edition of Politics in the American States: A Comparative Analysis continues the tradition of combining high-caliber research with comprehensive comparative analysis of the fifty states. Chapter authors provide thorough coverage of key topics, including foundational chapters on intergovernmental relations, elections, and the legislative process, as well as chapters on specific policy areas such as education, taxes, and a new chapter on corrections. In addition to the wealth of tables, figures, and maps showcasing comparative data, the authors provide engaging descriptive material, a new glossary of key terms, and a strong focus on emerging issues in state politics — enabling students to make systematic and nuanced comparisons between states.

• Author
• Virginia Gray

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 473

• Publisher
• CQ Press

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780872893429

• Release date
• 2007