First published 2011
This fifteenth edition explores the mechanics of American state and local political systems. Burns and his author team approach each chapter as a new opportunity to explain how government functions at these levels. The book anticipates what readers need to understand about political processes below the federal level. Burns treats state and local politics as distinct systems that require their own analysis. The text serves as a comprehensive guide to how political power operates in cities, counties, and states across America. Readers gain insight into the practical workings of government structures they encounter daily in their communities.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, textbooks, government, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informative, instructional
272 pages · Paperback · Pearson