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Minnesota Politics and Government by Virginia H. Gray 9780803267145
$39.99For the first time in decades, here is an in-depth look at Minnesota government and politics, providing a useful overview of the history, structure, and distinctive characteristics of the political system in the North Star State. Minnesota's government... -
Oregon Politics and Government: Progressives versus Conservative Populists by Brent S. Steel 9780803264366
$40.44The political culture of Oregon has long had a reputation for innovative policy, maverick politicians, and independent political thought, but instead of using the term "progressive" to describe the state's political leanings, the editors of... -
Bay Cities and Water Politics: The Battle for Resources in Boston and Oakland by Sarah S. Elkind 9780700609079
RRP: $69.66$56.61Near the end of the nineteenth century, the cities of Boston and Oakland each faced environmental crises of water contamination and shortages that existing regional agencies could not solve. How these two cities resolved their water problems is the basis... -
The Next Form of Democracy: How Expert Rule is Giving Way to Shared Governance - And Why Politics Will Never be the Same by Matt Leighninger 9780826515407
RRP: $110.94$90.92Beneath the national radar, the relationship between citizens and government is undergoing a dramatic shift. More than ever before, citizens are educated, skeptical, and capable of bringing the decision-making process to a sudden halt. Public officials... -
Tennessee Government and Politics: Democracy in the Volunteer State by John R. Vile 9780826513182
RRP: $43.80$36.11Tennessee Government and Politics offers a timely and comprehensive new survey of the state's political evolution. The book is divided into four sections that cover the state constitution, the three branches of state government, politics in Tennessee,... -
Tar Heel Politics 2000 by Paul Luebke 9780807847565
RRP: $42.51$40.89Offering an insightful analysis of North Carolina political trends and personalities, Paul Luebke moves beyond the usual labels of Republican and Democrat, conservative and liberal. In Tar Heel Politics 2000 , he argues that North Carolina's real... -
Rebels and Democrats: The Struggle for Equal Political Rights and Majority Rule during the American Revolution by Elisha P. Douglass 9780807871485
RRP: $77.40$73.17In a final analysis and evaluation of the Democratic and Whig programs, Douglass concludes that neither was adequate in itself to provide the freedom desired by the new nation but that the merging of the two laid the foundation for modern American... -
The New Politics of North Carolina by H. Gibbs Knotts 9780807858769
RRP: $48.96$46.59This book offers an introduction to the state's politics and policy. Political scientist V. O. Key in 1949 described North Carolina as a ""progressive plutocracy."" He argued that in the areas of industrial development, public... -
Representing Women: Sex, Gender, and Legislative Behavior in Arizona and California by Beth Reingold 9780807848500
RRP: $55.41$52.63Women in public office are often assumed to ""make a difference"" for women, as women--in other words, to represent their female constituents better than do their male counterparts. But is sex really an accurate predictor of a... -
American Politics and the Jewish Community by Dan Schnur 9781557536594
RRP: $28.32$24.43At its broadest level, politics is the practice of making a community a better, safer, and more tolerant place to live. So it should be of no surprise that America's Jews have devoted themselves to civic engagement and the democratic process. From before... -
States in Crisis: Politics in Ten American States, 1950-1962 by James Reichley 9780807836439
RRP: $64.44$60.22This is a report on political conditions in ten widely differing states judged, for one reason or another, to be crucial, typical, or otherwise important. Part one is composed of case histories of state politics; part two reviews some general... -
Alabama Government and Politics by James D. Thomas 9780803291812
$43.95For most of the nation, Alabama government is emblemized by Governor George Wallace blocking the entry to the University of Alabama, defying court-ordered integration and championing states'-rights slogans. But Wallace's return to power in the 1980s... -
Kentucky Politics and Government: Do We Stand United? by Penny M. Miller 9780803282063
$39.98Penny M. Miller takes a comprehensive approach to Kentucky politics and government. She uses the details of the state's political institutions and processes, its policy issues, and its place in national politics to demonstrate the tension between... -
New York Politics and Government: Competition and Compassion by Sarah F. Liebschutz 9780803279711
$37.67Two values often at odds with each other-competition and compassion-dominate New York's political culture. Since the eighteenth century New York has been known for its economic leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities. Its nickname, "the Empire... -
Kansas Politics and Government: The Clash of Political Cultures by H. Edward Flentje 9780803269194
$37.77The rich history of Kansas politics continues to generate an abundant literature. The state's beginning as "Bleeding Kansas" followed by Prohibition, populism, the Progressive Era, and the Dust Bowl, through to the present day, have given local... -
Arkansas Politics and Government by Diane D. Blair 9780803261983
$45.54Published a decade and a half after the late Diane D. Blair's influential book Arkansas Politics and Government, this freshly revised edition builds on her work, which highlighted both the decades of failure by Arkansas's government to live up to the... -
Colorado Politics and Policy: Governing a Purple State by Thomas E. Cronin 9780803240742
$51.01Survey after survey reveals that many Coloradans believe that the U.S. government is too big, too wasteful, and too intrusive. Yet Colorado is arguably one of the most federally subsidized states in the union, with forests, national parks, military... -
Science and State Government: A Study of the Scientific Activities of State Government and Agencies in Six States by Frederic N. Cleaveland 9780807879870
RRP: $51.54$47.98This book is the fruit of the first systematic attempt to explore the role of state governments in the scientific effort of the nation. The author presents the activities of six state governments--California, Connecticut, New Mexico, New York, North... -
The Destroyers: Rachel Notley and the NDP's War on Alberta by Sheila Gunn Reid 9780995016804
RRP: $9.21$8.27Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995016804Author Sheila Gunn ReidFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Rebel News Network Ltd.Publisher Rebel News Network Ltd.Weight(grams) 118g -
The Israel Lobby Enters State Government: Rise of the Virginia Israel Advisory Board by Grant F Smith 9780982775738
RRP: $16.71$14.82Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982775738Author Grant F SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Institute for ResearchPublisher Institute for ResearchWeight(grams) 254g -
Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, Suits, and Citizens by Dede Feldman 9780826354389
RRP: $28.32$22.03Elected to New Mexico's state senate in 1996, Dede Feldman faced the challenges that confront state legislators around the country along with some that are uniquely New Mexican. In this forthright account of the workings of New Mexico's legislature, she... -
Partners in Crime: The Rockefeller, CFR, CIA and Castro Connection to the Kennedy Assassination: The by Servando Gonzalez 9780932367358
RRP: $27.03$18.64Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780932367358Author Servando GonzalezFormat PaperbackPage Count 380Imprint IntelibooksPublisher IntelibooksWeight(grams) 508g -
Inside Justice: Secrets Your Local Court & Police Don't Want You to Know by M J Miczak 9780595120864
RRP: $12.24$9.82Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780595120864Author M J MiczakFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Writers Club PressPublisher Writers Club PressWeight(grams) 227g -
The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer by Ray Long 9780252044472
RRP: $33.53$26.55Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780252044472Author Ray LongFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint University of Illinois PressPublisher University of Illinois PressWeight(grams) 156g -
The Plains Political Tradition: Essays on South Dakota Political Tradition by Jon K. Lauck 9780982274927
RRP: $25.74$18.50First impressions of the political landscape in South Dakota tend towards an assumption of hard-line conservatism, and yet such a conclusion barely scratches the surface of what constitutes political tradition in the Mount Rushmore State. Editors Jon K... -
Guide to California Government by League of Women Voters of California 9780963246523
RRP: $24.45$22.36Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780963246523Author League of Women Voters of CaliforniaFormat PaperbackPage Count 258Imprint League of Women Voters of CaliforniaPublisher League of Women... -
Guide to California Government by League of Women Voters of California 9780963246516
RRP: $24.45$22.36Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780963246516Author League of Women Voters of CaliforniaFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint League of Women Voters of CaliforniaPublisher League of Women... -
Conservative Hurricane: How Jeb Bush Remade Florida by Matthew T. Corrigan 9780813060453
RRP: $34.77$23.35Against the backdrop of the Tea Party-dominated GOP, former Florida governor Jeb Bush may appear comparatively moderate, but his record tells a different story. In Conservative Hurricane, Matthew Corrigan probes beyond the mild veneer, the sound bites,... -
Inside the Carnival: Unmasking Louisiana Politics by Wayne Parent 9780807131985
RRP: $21.87$16.91With both an entertainer's eye and a social scientist's rigor, Wayne Parent subjects Louisiana's politics to rational and empirical analysis, seeking and finding coherent reasons for the state's well-known unique history. He resists resorting to vague... -
The Bluest State: How Democrats Created the Massachusetts Blueprint for American Political Disaster by Jon Keller 9780312384906
RRP: $29.66$19.40Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312384906Author Jon KellerFormat PaperbackPage Count 258Imprint St. Martins Press-3plPublisher St. Martins Press-3plWeight(grams) 277g -
How Maine Decides: An Insider’s Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost by Christian P. Potholm 9781684752065
RRP: $24.50$18.06Political scholar and avid campaign watcher Christian P. Potholm brings to bear his considerable experience as a political consultant, and his intricate understanding of campaign strategy, in his careful analysis of Maine citizen referenda. In Maine,... -
Democracy in California: Politics and Government in the Golden State by Brian P. Janiskee 9781538184295
RRP: $109.65$99.03A readable and thought-provoking textbook designed to introduce students to California politics, the updated sixth edition of Democracy in California explains the Golden State’s governmental institutions and how their dynamics affects the lives of... -
Down Ballot: How a Local Campaign Became a National Referendum on Abortion by Patrick Wohl 9780252045479
$129.79When an obscure primary election met the culture wars In 1990, a suburban Chicago race for the Republican Party nomination for state representative unexpectedly became a national proxy battle over abortion in the United States. But the hard-fought... -
Revenue Sources of Local Governments: Persisting Challenges and Emerging Opportunities by J. Edwin Benton 9781032640365
RRP: $43.85$38.70With limited fiscal capabilities, effective and efficient budgeting is a necessity for local governments in the United States. Acknowledging the critical (but often overlooked) part that raising enough revenue to fund desirable and mandatory programs... -
Legislating Without Experience: Case Studies in State Legislative Term Limits by Rick Farmer 9780739111444
RRP: $134.16$122.77Legislative term limits are reshaping the political landscape in numerous states; however, few of the effects are consistent across all states. Everything from the political environment to the level of legislative professionalism within a state... -
Legislating Without Experience: Case Studies in State Legislative Term Limits by Rick Farmer 9780739111451
RRP: $61.92$58.66Legislative term limits are reshaping the political landscape in numerous states; however, few of the effects are consistent across all states. Everything from the political environment to the level of legislative professionalism within a state... -
Virginia's American Revolution: From Dominion to Republic, 1776-1840 by Kevin R. C. Gutzman 9780739121320
RRP: $54.18$50.94Virginia's American Revolution follows the Virginia revolutionaries from their decision for independence on May 15, 1776, through the following 60 years_when the last of them finally passed from the scene. To their surprise, the decision to break with... -
Virginia's American Revolution: From Dominion to Republic, 1776-1840 by Kevin R. C. Gutzman 9780739121313
RRP: $119.97$110.55Virginia's American Revolution follows the Virginia revolutionaries from their decision for independence on May 15, 1776, through the following 60 years-when the last of them finally passed from the scene. To their surprise, the decision to break with... -
Bill Ratliff: A Profile of Courage and Leadership in American Politics by Robert Edward Sterken 9781498546959
RRP: $47.73$44.34Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff is an engineer, a widely respected senator, and according to Caroline Kennedy he is "an inspiration to all who serve in government, and to all Americans." Senator Ratliff, nicknamed "Obi Wan Kenobi" by his... -
Congress and Crime: The Impact of Federalization of State Criminal Laws by Joseph F. Zimmerman 9780739198063
RRP: $113.52$103.88Congress in the latter part of the nineteenth century decided to enact a series of statutes facilitating state enforcement of their respective criminal laws. Subsequently, Congress enacted statutes federalizing what had been solely state crimes, thereby...