Alabama's State and Local Governments [Paperback]

David L. Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 1994

In this thorough revision of the 1975 edition, the author has added material on the 1983 legislative districts, election law changes, black political participation, implementation of the unified judicial system, the 1982 city manager act, campaign finance, and the growth of political action committees, while maintaining the format that made the earlier study so useful. Retained are the careful definition of terms, the explanation of concepts, and the examples that were among the strengths of the first edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

 

“I consider this to be of high quality. It provides an excellent overview of the structure and operation of state and local government in Alabama. The most significant improvement in the Second Edition is the very substantial updating of material.

“Footnoting is competently handled and recommended sources for further reading are pertinent and helpful. Extensive graphs, tables, charts, forms, notices, and maps serve to clarify and inform.

“Alabama’s State and Local Governments will serve effectively as a basis for teaching or as a source of knowledge for anyone seeking information on government in our state.” – William J. Harkins, University of South Alabama

 

About the Author

David L. Martin is associate professor of political science, Auburn University, and is also the author of Running City Hall: Municipal Administration in America (Alabama, 1982).

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: University Alabama Press; 3 Sub edition (August 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817307389
• ISBN-13: 978-0817307387
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,000,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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