How American Governments Work [Paperback]

A Handbook of City; County; Regional; State; and Federal Operations (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0786431520 | ISBN-13: 978-0786431526 | Edition: Alternate

During the past two decades, many countries in the world have peacefully undergone a transition to more popular forms of self-governance. The United States represents the world model for evolving forms of democracy. This volume details how government currently works in America. Forty essays examine the condition of all five levels of government in America--city, county, regional, state, and federal. They describe and examine the structures, operations and services provided by each level, as well as how they are financed.

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About the Author

As a chief executive officer of cities on both coasts of the United States for more than two decades, Dr. Roger L. Kemp lectures and writes from his accumulated experience in local government operations. He is also the author of Cities and Cars (2007), Homeland Security for the Private Sector (2007), Cities and Nature (2006), Homeland Security Handbook for Citizens and Public Officials (2006), and Cities and the Arts (2004), among many other titles from McFarland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers; Alternate edition (March 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786431520
• ISBN-13: 978-0786431526
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,445,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)