| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 250 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction / Donald C. Menzel -- The changing role of counties in the intergovernmental system / David R. Berman and Tanis J. Salant -- Determinants of county government growth / Kee Ok Park -- County boards, partisanship, and elections / Susan A. MacManus -- Structure and policy expenditures in American counties / Victor S. DeSantis and Tari Renner -- County conflict and cooperation / Kenneth A. Klase, Jin W. Mok, and Gerald M. Pops -- Leadership and professionalism in county government / James H. Svara -- Strengthening county management / Gregory Streib -- Fiscal aid and mandates : the county experience / J. Edwin Benton -- Revenue diversification among American counties / Beverly A. Cigler -- Economic development strategies among counties / William J. Pammer, Jr. -- The American county / Donald C. Menzel |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-239) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
County government -- United States
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Affairs & Administration.
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County government
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Government - U.S.
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Law, Politics & Government.
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Local Government - U.S.
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Menzel, Donald C
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| LC no. |
95041592 |
| ISBN |
0585228299 |
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9780585228297 |
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