Equally at home as a companion to an introductory text or as a stand-alone resource, Virginia Government offers an excellent introduction to the political institutions, actors, and policy processes of the Old Dominion State. Paying special attention to the governing arrangements that make Virginia unique, from statewide city-county separation to a single-term governor to shifting electoral alignments, Peaslee and Swartz strike the perfect balance, combining necessary background and historical analysis with current events and policy issues to make the information relevant and engaging for todays students. Grounded in the comparative method, the text provides useful comparisons with governing institutions, political processes, and public polices in other states and localities.
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Weight: 300g
Dimensions: 152 x 228mm
Publication Date: 05 Dec 2013
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781452205892
About Liliokanaio PeasleeNicholas J. Swartz
Liliokanaio Peaslee is assistant professor of public policy and administration in the Department of Political Science at James Madison University. She has an undergraduate degree in political science a masters degree in social policy and a joint PhD in politics and social policy. Dr. Peaslee has published in the areas of community policing youth development rural education and employment policy and universitycommunity partnerships. Her research currently involves evaluating mentoring programs for at-risk youth. Nicholas J. Swartz is assistant professor of public policy and administration in the Department of Political Science at James Madison University. He is also the director of the Master in Public Administration Program. He has an undergraduate degree in political science a masters degree in public administration and a doctorate degree in public policy. Dr. Swartz has published in the areas of emergency management citycounty governmental consolidation local government and nonprofit management succession planning and universitytown collaborations. He has worked with a number of local governments and nonprofits in Virginia to facilitate local community and economic development.