West Virginia Politics and Government
By Allan S. Hammock, L. Christopher Plein, Richard A. Brisbin, Robert Jay Dilger | Publisher: Nebraska Paperback
About the book
West Virginia Politics and Government offers the only recent study of politics in the Mountain State. Combining new empirical information about political behavior with a close examination of the capacity of the state’s government, this second edition is a comprehensive and pointed study of the ability of the state’s government to respond to the needs of a largely rural and relatively low-income population. The authors discuss public demands on state government, the shaping of the political agenda by interest groups, elections and the role of political parties, and the influence of the federal government on the state’s political and administrative functions. The book also examines the nature of the state’s constitution and the role of governmental institutions, including the state legislature, the governor, and the state bureaucracy, in the making of public policy and the construction of a state budget, as well as the judiciary and local governments. The concluding chapter assesses the future of governance in the state.
Editions of West Virginia Politics and Government
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780803262430
- EBook
- ISBN 9780803219366
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West Virginia Politics and Government offers the only recent study of politics in the Mountain State. Combining new empirical information about political behavior with a close examination of the capacity of the state’s government, this second edition is a comprehensive and pointed study of the ability of the state’s government to respond to the needs of a largely rural and relatively low-income population. The authors discuss public demands on state government, the shaping of the political agenda by interest groups, elections and the role of political parties, and the influence of the federal government on the state’s political and administrative functions. The book also examines the nature of the state’s constitution and the role of governmental institutions, including the state legislature, the governor, and the state bureaucracy, in the making of public policy and the construction of a state budget, as well as the judiciary and local governments. The concluding chapter assesses the future of governance in the state.
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What is West Virginia Politics and Government about?
West Virginia Politics and Government offers the only recent study of politics in the Mountain State. Combining new empirical information about political behavior with a close examination of the capacity of the state’s government, this second edition is a comprehensive and pointed study of the ability of the state’s government to respond to the needs of a largely rural and relatively low-income population. The authors discuss public demands on state government, the shaping of the political agenda by interest groups, elections and the role of political parties, and the influence of the federal government on the state’s political and administrative functions. The book also examines the nature of the state’s constitution and the role of governmental institutions, including the state legislature, the governor, and the state bureaucracy, in the making of public policy and the construction of a state budget, as well as the judiciary and local governments. The concluding chapter assesses the future of governance in the state.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in West Virginia Politics and Government?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Regional, state and other local government
Where can I read a sample of West Virginia Politics and Government?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803262430
Is West Virginia Politics and Government part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Politics and Governments of the American States
Who is/are the Author/s of the book West Virginia Politics and Government?
Allan S. Hammock, L. Christopher Plein, Richard A. Brisbin, Robert Jay Dilger
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
West Virginia Politics and Government is available as paperback(ISBN 9780803262430) and ebook(ISBN 9780803219366)
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