State and Local Government

State and Local Government, 11th Edition, is a textbook that introduces students to governing bodies and civic processes beneath the national level. The text aims to give readers the background and perspectives needed to formulate their own views on divisive public debates.

The volume concentrates on public institutions, political behavior, and the course of policymaking across municipalities and states. It emphasizes the increasing capacity and responsiveness of these governments, presenting grassroots participation and public service in a positive light.

Revisions for the 2021 release incorporate discussion of how local leaders address global climate change, connecting structural concepts to practical environmental challenges.