{"product_id":"home-rule-in-america","title":"Home Rule in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eHome rule powers are essential parts of the American governing process, but they vary widely from state to state. This authoritative reference work examines the powers and functions of municipalities and counties that operate under home rule within each state. For example, the ability of a local municipality to raise taxes, annex land, or impose regulations is determined by their home rule powers from the states. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis volume provides a reliable reference work for researchers and students - a single source that readers can trust for information about: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe actions that local governments can - and cannot - pursue \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStates where power is centralized at the capital and where it is not \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow home rule varies within each state by governmental function \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrends in important issues such as taxes, land annexation, and citizen access. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe editors organized the book in three parts: an overview of American home rule, including its history; a state-by-state description of home rule authority; and a comparative appendix that allows readers a quick reference source of powers by state. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA scholar or governmental expert was selected in each state to prepare the state descriptions. Each chapter follows the same outline of content that allows easy comparison between states. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn an era of power and responsibilities devolving from the national government to states and localities, the use of home rule powers has become increasingly important to the health of American government and federalism. Researchers and interested citizens will benefit from this comprehensive reference.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Rule in America\u003c\/em\u003e was directed by Dale Krane of the department of public administration, University of Nebraska, Omaha; Platon N. Rigos, department of government and international affairs, University of South Florida; and Melvin Hill, the Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54246961054040,"sku":"9781568022819","price":235.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781568022819.jpg?v=1777789819","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/home-rule-in-america","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}