Public Affairs in the Nation and New York (Paperback, Second Edition)

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.