Public Affairs in the Nation and New York
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 222
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 222
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Public Affairs in the Nation and New York is the only book of its kind to describe and explain the national government plus the governments of New York State and New York City. Democratic principles and public sector structures are portrayed in a straightforward way. Political participation is considered from the perspectives of individuals and groups. Public policies are examined with various interests in mind. Easy to read, yet substantive, the subject of public affairs is covered in all of its varied dimensions.
DEMOCRACY, STRUCTURES, & BUDGETS
Chapter 1: American Democracy
Chapter 2: The Federal Government
Chapter 3: Federal Bureaucracy
Chapter 4: State Government
Chapter 5: Local Government
Chapter 6: Government Budgets
IDEOLOGY, POLITICS, & PUBLIC POLICIES
Chapter 7: Public Opinion
Chapter 8: Political Methods
Chapter 9: Group Politics
Chapter 10: Media Politics
Chapter 11: Public Policy
Chapter 12: Times Square
APPENDICES & INDEX
Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence
Appendix B: Constitution of the United States of America
Appendix C: Federalist Essay #10
Appendix D: Federalist Essay #51
Index
Jerry Mitchell is a Professor in the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, The City University of New York. His research focuses on business improvement districts and parks conservancies. He received his PhD in political science from the University of Kansas.