Part 1 The framework of analysis: state and local politics - themes and variations; federalism and intergovernmental relations. Part 2 Subnational political institutions and processes: political culture, public opinion, and political participation; political parties and interest groups; legislatures, governors, mayors and professional managers; bureacuracy; state court systems. Part 3 State and local policy making: the policy process in state and local politics; taxing and spending; economic policy; environmental policy; criminal justice and state politics; education; welfare and health care.
