Author Description
The Oxford Handbook Of State And Local Government Is An Historic Undertaking. It Contains A Wide Range Of Essays That Define The Important Questions In The Field, Evaluate Where We Are In Answering Them, And Set The Direction And Terms Of Discourse For Future Work. The Handbook Will Have A Substantial Influence In Defining The Field For Years To Come. The Chapters Critically Assess Both The Key Works Of State And Local Politics Literature And The Ways In Which The Sub-field Has Developed. It Covers The Main Areas Of Study In Subnational Politics By Exploring The Central Contributions To The Comparative Study Of Institutions, Behavior, And Policy In The American Context. Each Chapter Outlines An Agenda For Future Research.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the current state of subnational politics in the United States and establishes a framework for future scholarly inquiry. Edited by Donald P. Haider-Markel, the handbook compiles essays from leading experts to evaluate existing literature, assess institutional and behavioral trends, and identify critical gaps in the study of state and local governance. It serves as a comprehensive synthesis of the field's evolution and a roadmap for upcoming research agendas.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of subnational political institutions
- Evaluations of political behavior and policy outcomes at the state and local levels
- Critical reviews of foundational literature in American subnational politics
- Proposed research agendas for future academic study
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the American context and does not provide a global comparative analysis of subnational governments.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for scholars and graduate students specializing in American politics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the comprehensive nature of the literature reviews provided in each chapter.
Page Count:
976
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191611956
ISBN-13:
9780191611957
Reference
Public Policy
American Politics
Local government
Government