Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions (1ST ed.)

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.

Biographical Note:

Donald P. Haider-Markel is Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kansas.

An essential reference to and expert analysis of government and politics in all 50 states and the US territories

This innovative and useful reference fills the need for practical information and conceptual analysis of the roles and functions of state government by providing accessible state-by-state and regional overviews of government and politics. Features include substantive essays; in-depth profiles of each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories; an encyclopedic A to Z section with entries covering the overarching concepts, structures, and processes that are important to state and local government, and politics in general; and a detailed section on data and statistics emphasizing historical and demographic trends that have helped shape regional and state government and politics.

An essential reference to and expert analysis of government and politics in all 50 states and the US territories

This innovative and useful reference fills the need for practical information and conceptual analysis of the roles and functions of state government by providing accessible state-by-state and regional overviews of government and politics. Features include substantive essays; in-depth profiles of each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories; an encyclopedic A to Z section with entries covering the overarching concepts, structures, and processes that are important to state and local government, and politics in general; and a detailed section on data and statistics emphasizing historical and demographic trends that have helped shape regional and state government and politics.

Review Citations:

• Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 184 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 04/15/2009 pg. 110 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)
• Choice 06/01/2009 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)
• Booklist 05/15/2009 pg. 77 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)
• School Library Journal 08/01/2009 pg. 65 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)
• Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2008 pg. 60 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)
• LJ Best Reference Sources 04/15/2010 pg. 30 (EAN 9780872893771, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Haider-Markel, Donald P
Donald P. Haider-Markel is Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kansas.