The Executive Branch of State Government - by Margaret Ferguson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Presents a historical overview and a discussion of the roles, functions, and powers of governors and the role of the executive branch in state politics.

Book Synopsis

This volume offers both historical and contemporary perspectives on the office of the governor, covering all 50 states and providing a comprehensive examination of the executive branch at the state level.

One of three titles in ABC-CLIO's About State Government set, this work offers comprehensive coverage of contemporary American politics at the state level. It explores the critical roles played by the governorship and state-level bureaucracies--both in managing the state's business and as a component of the overall national system of government.

Written by some of the nation's foremost authorities on state politics, The Executive Branch of State Government chronicles the evolution of the state-level executive apparatus from colonial times to the present, emphasizing its current importance on the local and national political stage. Chapters examine the structure and function of the governorship and state agencies, the people who serve as governor and in those agencies, and the multitude of forces that impact their work. A separate chapter examines the particular characteristics of executive branches state by state.

Review Quotes

"Besides offering comprehensive coverage, the set is well written and accessible to general readers. . . . About State Government highlights the significant role of state governments in a format that is manageable and engaging. It is recommended for high school, college, and public libraries." --Booklist

"Strongly recommended for academic and community library political science collections." --Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Margaret Ferguson, PhD, is associate professor of political science in the Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.