The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics by Tho

Description: The Legislative Branch of State Government by Thomas H. Little, David B. Ogle This comprehensive volume examines the historic and contemporary role of the state legislatures and assemblies of all 50 states, offering insight into important details of how each of these legislative bodies functions. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This comprehensive volume examines the historic and contemporary role of the state legislatures and assemblies of all 50 states, offering insight into important details of how each of these legislative bodies functions.The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics is one of three titles in ABC-CLIOs About State Government set, offering comprehensive coverage of contemporary American politics at the state level. Each of the three volumes focuses on a specific governmental branch, providing both general information and comparative details on how that branch operates in each state.Ranging from colonial times to the present, this volume takes a broad look at how the nations state legislative institutions have evolved and operate. Combined with the other two volumes in the set, a clear overview of state government emerges. The Legislative Branch of State Government covers the historical, constitutional, and political environment in which state legislatures exist, then focuses on their functions and processes, the people who serve in them, and their interaction with other key political institutions. A concluding chapter looks at characteristics that make each of the 50 state legislative bodies fascinating and unique. Author Biography Thomas H. Little, PhD, is director of curriculum development and research for the State Legislative Leaders Foundation, Centerville, MA.David B. Ogle is an independent consultant on legislative process and organization and democracy development. He is the author of two books on American state legislatures, has written numerous monographs, articles, and reports on legislative organization, management, and process and civic education. Review Besides offering comprehensive coverage, the set is well written and accessible to general readers. . . . About State Government highlights the significant role of state governments in a format that is manageable and engaging. It is recommended for high school, college, and public libraries. * Booklist *The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics provides a good deal of useful background information that students and other interested readers will appreciate. It is easy to use and full of facts and explanations. . . . Where budgets permit, high school, public, and undergraduate libraries should consider purchasing the whole series. * Against the Grain *Strongly recommended for academic and community library political science collections. * Midwest Book Review * Promotional This comprehensive volume examines the historic and contemporary role of the state legislatures and assemblies of all 50 states, offering insight into important details of how each of these legislative bodies functions. Long Description The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics is one of three titles in ABC-CLIOs About State Government set, offering comprehensive coverage of contemporary American politics at the state level. Each of the three volumes focuses on a specific governmental branch, providing both general information and comparative details on how that branch operates in each state. Ranging from colonial times to the present, this volume takes a broad look at how the nations state legislative institutions have evolved and operate. Combined with the other two volumes in the set, a clear overview of state government emerges. The Legislative Branch of State Government covers the historical, constitutional, and political environment in which state legislatures exist, then focuses on their functions and processes, the people who serve in them, and their interaction with other key political institutions. A concluding chapter looks at characteristics that make each of the 50 state legislative bodies fascinating and unique. Review Quote " The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics provides a good deal of useful background information that students and other interested readers will appreciate. It is easy to use and full of facts and explanations. … Where budgets permit, high school, public, and undergraduate libraries should consider purchasing the whole series." Against the Grain Promotional "Headline" State legislatures are at the heart of the American political system. Scenes of both flamboyant partisanship and innovative compromise, state legislatures often take the lead on issues affecting the entire nation, engaging in a dynamic give-and-take with Washington in the course of making laws that shape our lives. Description for Reader * A unique and comprehensive work that examines how the nations state legislatures are both similar to and different from one another, information invaluable for students of civics and government * Numerous text boxes that provide deeper discussions of significant legislative cases and legislators in action * Intriguing information about each state legislature and a wealth of stories that bring the processes to life Details ISBN1851097619 Author David B. Ogle Short Title LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF STATE GO Pages 491 Series ABC-Clios about State Government Language English ISBN-10 1851097619 ISBN-13 9781851097616 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 328.73 Year 2006 Subtitle People, Process, and Politics Edited by David B. Ogle Imprint ABC-CLIO Place of Publication Santa Barbara Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781851097616 AU Release Date 2006-04-21 NZ Release Date 2006-04-21 UK Release Date 2006-04-01 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2006-04-01 Audience Undergraduate US Release Date 2006-04-01 Audience Age 7-17 Illustrations 25 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11804579;

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