Politics in states and communities / Thomas R. Dye.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Politics in States and Communities -- 2. Democracy and Constitutionalism in the States -- 3. States, Communities, and American Federalism -- 4. Participation in State Politics -- 5. Parties and Campaigns in the States -- 6. Legislators in State Politics -- 7. Governors in State Politics -- 8. Courts, Crime, and Correctional Policy -- 9. Community Political Systems -- 10. Styles of Community Politics -- 11. Participation in Community Politics -- 12. Metropolitics: Conflict in the Metropolis -- 13. Community Power Structures -- 14. Politics and Civil Rights -- 15. The Politics of Education -- 16. The Politics of Planning, Housing, and Transportation -- 17. The Politics of Poverty, Welfare, and Health -- 18. The Politics of Budgeting and Taxation

A lively written, thought-provoking book which uses a clear, accessible approach to political conflict in American states and communities. It explores the what and the why behind current issues including illegal immigration, term limits, the fight against tobacco, campaign finance, sexual harassment, welfare reform, crime in the states, police and law enforcement, state correctional policies, the death penalty, abortion, affirmative action and more. This book compares the public policy and government management strategies of state and local governments, while focusing on the sources and nature of conflict. Coverage demonstrates how communities and states in America play an important role in the political life of the nation. For anyone wanting to learn more about State, Local, State and Local Government and Urban Politics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Show more Show less