Description
The first comprehensive examination of Alaska's urban and rural governments since statehood in 1959. Also explores the question of whether the state will be able to sustain them in the future. Compares and contrasts the two systems with local governments elsewhere in the U.S.
About the Author
Thomas A. Morehouse is Professor of Political Science at the University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research in Anchorage. Gerald A. McBeath is Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. Linda Leask is a research associate at the University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research in Anchorage.
Reviews
The book is full of useful and relevant information... * Polar Record *
...a well-researched and well-written book, and aided by the unique nature of much of their subject matter, have injected a degree of interest and sometimes fascination into the subject of local government....The book is a valuable addition in many ways to the literature on both local government in the United States and local government in general. * The Social Science Journal *
...a well-researched and well-written book, and aided by the unique nature of much of their subject matter, have injected a degree of interest and sometimes fascination into the subject of local government....The book is a valuable addition in many ways to the literature on both local government in the United States and local government in general. * The Social Science Journal *
The book is full of useful and relevant information... * Polar Record *
Book Information
ISBN 9780819137715
Author Thomas A. Morehouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 25mm
About the Author
Thomas A. Morehouse is Professor of Political Science at the University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research in Anchorage. Gerald A. McBeath is Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. Linda Leask is a research associate at the University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research in Anchorage.
Reviews
The book is full of useful and relevant information... * Polar Record *
...a well-researched and well-written book, and aided by the unique nature of much of their subject matter, have injected a degree of interest and sometimes fascination into the subject of local government....The book is a valuable addition in many ways to the literature on both local government in the United States and local government in general. * The Social Science Journal *
...a well-researched and well-written book, and aided by the unique nature of much of their subject matter, have injected a degree of interest and sometimes fascination into the subject of local government....The book is a valuable addition in many ways to the literature on both local government in the United States and local government in general. * The Social Science Journal *
The book is full of useful and relevant information... * Polar Record *
Book Information
ISBN 9780819137715
Author Thomas A. Morehouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 25mm
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