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Urban Politics

Bernard H. Ross, Murray S., Jr. Stedman

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Good Purchase 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book was in brand new condition. Only criticism is the long wait to get it. Other than that, great purchase. Thanks

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URBAN POLITICS: POWER IN METROPOLITAN AMERICA mixes the best classic theory and research on urban politics with the most recent developments in urban and metropolitan affairs. Six fundamental themes guide the book: the importance of private power and the rise of public-private partnerships; the continuing role of formal rules and structures of government; the importance of external affairs and intergovernmental relations in the modern city; commonalties and differences among Frostbelt and Sunbelt cities; the complexity of racial issues and the effect of the new immigration; and the importance of the gendered city.

California Government

John L. Korey

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Excellent, Factual, and Detailed 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a well-presented, comprehensive account of California government. I use the latest edition of the book in my American Politics class. This book has a wealth of details that are relevant in our politics and society, as well as easy to find and understand. Have you ever wanted to know exactly how many state-wide officials are elected in California and who they are? You will find the answer in this book. What is the structure of the judiciary and how has it been reformed since 1998, when the voters passed the initiative that streamlined the system? The answer is here. I like this book and recommend it to undergraduate students who study California politics and professors who teach the subject on the undegraduate level. By the way, I mean "students" in the most general sense. Even if you are not in college but want to really know more about California politics rather than read a bombastic, sensationalist account of current events, pick up this book.

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One of the most succinctly written state government texts available, California Government provides a balanced focus on the institutional and behavioral aspects of the state's political foundations. Not only does the text fulfill the requirements of the state university system, but its comparative perspective and attention to ethnic issues make it compatible with any American government text.

• Chapter 5 includes the author's own research on partisan realignment in California, including in-depth coverage of the impact of the Latino vote.
• Links to Internet resources at the end of every chapter encourage students to be proactive and seek information on important political topics.
• Expanded coverage includes the impact of the "new economy" in Chapter 1, and material on public opinion and ethnicity in Chapter 3.

Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers, Second Edition (Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security)

Paul A. Erickson

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Emergency Response Planning outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers and demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul Erickson, one of the leading experts in the field, focuses on proactively planning for emergencies, particularly in the recognition and advance coordination of response to incidents instead of simply implementing emergency measures.

The book is broken out into three sections. Section 1 outlines the overall scope of comprehensive emergency planning and discusses in detail the major elements that must be addressed in an Emergency Response Plan. Section 2 examines the types of hazards and risks faced by emergency response personnel, as well as the public, in typical emergencies, and provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response personnel. Section 3 discusses a range of issues that must be given special attention in the development and implementation of any emergency response plan including: hazard and risk reduction, decontamination, data and information management, monitoring strategies and devices, terrorism, and the training of emergency response personnel.

* Helps you to develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan
* Provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response personnel
* End of Chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts

Approaching Democracy, National Edition (6th Edition) (MyPoliSciLab Series)

Larry Berman, Bruce Murphy

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Approaching Democracy addresses the evolving nature of the American experiment in democratic government. It teaches students the theory and the basics of American political science, the political history of this nation, and provides the critical thinking skills needed to analyze these evolving relationships.

Texas Politics Today

William Earl Maxwell, Ernest Crain

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OK book 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book gives great info but is very dry. It is hard not to fall asleep reading this. I have read other government text books that were very interesting that I enjoyed reading, so I don't think it was the subject that was boring. If you want to learn Texas Government then this is a good book but check to see if there are any that are more interesting.

very fast shipment! 5 out of 5 stars.
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not only did i receive this item very quickly but the book was in excellent condition. thanks!

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This best-selling text offers students an overview of Texas politics and provides a wide range of viewpoints from contributing authors. Current issues and candid analysis of government increase student awareness and encourage political involvement.

Essentials of Texas Politics

Richard H. Kraemer, Charldean Newell, David F. Prindle

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ESSENTIALS OF TEXAS POLITICS lives up to its name as a text that truly the covers the essentials-the key concepts-that you need to understand in order to succeed in the Texas Politics course. This concise yet comprehensive overview compares the reality of Texas to the democratic ideal through a thought-provoking reform orientation. ESSENTIALSOF TEXAS POLITICS will engage you to think about controversial issues that will motivate you to participate in class debate.

Local Government Budgeting: A Managerial Approach

Gerasimos A. Gianakis, Clifford P. McCue

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In an effort to bridge the gap between budget theorists and practitioners, this book approaches local government budgeting as the internal resource allocation process of a highly differentiated organization that operates in a very political environment, and whose boundaries are particularly permeable during the formal budget process. Written by academics with extensive practical experience in local government budgeting and finance, this text will be equally useful to practitioners, scholars and students.

Camelot, a role playing simulation for political decision making

James R Woodworth

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CAMELOT introduces students the interactions of contending and contentious groups and individuals whose values and goals range from radical to reactionary. It addresses such issues as equal opportunity, right to life, freedom of expression, affirmative action, property rights, gay rights, and more. Students quickly learn that competing interests and viewpoints - with their varying degrees of organization and cohesiveness - make political decision-making complex, time consuming, exciting, and often difficult to predict.

Politics and Policy in American States and Communities

Dennis L. Dresang, James J. Gosling

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This text distinguishes itself through its highly accessible writing style, brevity, inclusion of unique topics such as tribal governments, extensive coverage of intergovernmental relations, and its focus on the relationship between government and the governed. As the authors have done in previous editions, their approach to the study of state and local governments - their "face-to-face" approach - personalizes the material, making it more meaningful and relevant to the student.

How To Win A Local Election, Revised: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Judge Lawrence Grey

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Great Book for First Time Candidates and Campaigners 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have used this book and its predecessor for numerous local campaigns. It is not written at a theoretical level but is a nuts-and-bolts primer for small campaigns. I have other books on the subject, but this is the one I recommend most highly.

I find that many people who want to run for political office at the local level really have no idea about the mechanics of a campaign. By the time they realize that it is no easy task, they are too far gone or too dejected to turn their campaigns around. This book is an excellent guide for them to read before they start. I like the fact that Judge Grey demands a basic analysis of what it will take to win before a candidate commits himself.

I also think the judge's willingness to make recommendations (i.e. don't run as an independent, his insistence that no campaign is too small for a campaign manager) sets his book apart from others. The title of this book is "How to WIN a Local Election", not how to run one. In fact, he capitalizes the word "WIN" himself. Often times these books are written by political science professors who lose sight of the objective of a political campaign-- to "WIN" !

In short, this is an excellent primer for small local campaigns. Good enough that I buy copies to give to potential candidates before they throw their hat in the ring.

Editorial Review:

Revised and updated, this is the most practical, most detailed handbook ever published on the techniques and approaches you need to run a successful campaign for any local office.