America's State Governments: A Critical Look at Disconnected Democracies

di Jennifer Bachner (Autore)

Benjamin Ginsberg (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020

This timely and important new work takes a critical look at government in the American states and illustrates the disconnect between state government institutions and their constituents. The text illuminates three basic political problems of state governments: weak constitutional and institutional foundations; a lack of civic engagement; and long histories of unchecked public corruption. In addition, the book explains why some states did and others did not respond promptly to the COVID-19 pandemic and examines America's long-standing problem of police and prosecutorial misconduct–providing a context for understanding the demonstrations and protests that rocked American cities in the summer of 2020. For students and citizens of state politics, the book concludes with a proposal aimed at civic literacy and action

• Autore: Jennifer Bachner, Benjamin Ginsberg
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 182 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 453 gr.
• EAN: 9780367468477

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