Illinois Politics

A Citizen's Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Considered a microcosm of the nation, the state of Illinois stretches almost four hundred miles from its northern limit at the Wisconsin line to its southern tip at Cairo, nestled between Kentucky and Missouri. Its political culture is as intriguing as the state is long. Illinois has produced presidents and leading members of Congress. It also has a long history of political corruption, including, in recent years, the federal indictments of two consecutive governors. The population of the state is exceptionally diverse, with a significant number of new immigrants. Its political allegiance, once firmly Republican, has trended ever more Democratic. Illinois can be divided neatly into three distinct regions: Chicago, the suburban collar surrounding the city, and the ninety-five downstate counties.Based on the research and experience of respected veterans of Illinois politics, this book shows how the government runs, how politics operates, and what obstacles and opportunities exist for change. It explains how power is exercised and how parties compete for it. For engaged citizens, scholars, and students, Illinois Politics: A Citizen's Guide is a timely and much-needed roadmap for positive change.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-01-15
Mått:152 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt:399 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:280
Förlag:University of Illinois Press
ISBN:9780252077029

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James D. Nowlan is a senior fellow in the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He served as an Illinois state representative from 1969 to 1973 and as an aide to three Illinois governors. Samuel K. Gove is director emeritus and professor emeritus of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Richard J. Winkel Jr. is the director of the Office of Public Leadership in the Institute of Government and Public Affairs. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and in the Illinois Senate from 2003 to 2007.

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"The story between the covers tells a gripping tale of the state's past and present, and will unnerve readers about prospects for the future."--Illinois Times"Educators, journalists, legislators – all who care about Illinois government and its role in shaping a better future for our state – should read this book."--Jim Broadway, Publisher, State School News Service"The best book on Illinois politics and government. With inside information and interviews never before available, Illinois Politics: A Citizen's Guide will be used by scholars, students, and citizens for many years to come."--Dick Simpson, former Chicago alderman and author of Democracy's Rebirth: The View from Chicago

Innehållsförteckning

Covertitle pagecopyrightContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Illinois in Perspective2. Power, Parties, Groups, and the Media3. Elections: Kent D. Redfield4. Constitutions5. The Legislature6. The Executive7. The Courts8. The Intergovernmental Web9. Education10. Taxing and Spending11. Illinois: Strong but not AchievingNotesIndex