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This long-needed, volume gives an overview of the past, present, and future of American county government. Recognized authorities describe how county governments have developed, how they are chosen and function in metropolitan and rural counties, and how they interrelate with state and national units of government. This primer analyzing how governmental roles are changing and how counties governments in the future might better deliver essential human services is intended for students and professionals and for classroom use, for courses in state and local government, urban and rural studies, and public administration.
This expert overview begins with a short introduction and brief history. Then three chapters outline the broad characteristics of county governments today in terms of authority, structure, elections, legislatures and legislation, the capacities of county governments, and intergovernmental relations. Five chapters assess in turn how counties provide full-service government, the characteristics of metropolitan counties and urbanization, the special problems of rural county governments, shifting roles in county-state relations, and county policy objectives at the national level. The conclusion discusses counties, other governments, and future prospects. The reference list points to related readings of note.
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This long-needed brief text gives an overview of the past, present, and future of American county government.
About the Author
DAVID R. BERMAN is Professor of Political Science at Arizona State University. He is the author of State and Local Politics (1991), Reformers, Corporations and the Electorate (1992), and American Government, Politics and Policy Making (1988), among other books and articles dealing with government, public administration, and public policy.
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- PublisherPraeger
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0313278245
- ISBN 13 9780313278242
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
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