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OverviewShifting demographics. Downstate versus Chicago. Billionaires and bribery. Even veteran observers need a roadmap to track Illinois’ ever-changing political landscape. Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, and James D. Nowlan provide an up-to-date primer on Prairie State politics, government, and policies. Features include: Discussions of recent events like the 2015-2017 budget disaster, the response to COVID-19, and the fall of longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan; New chapters on corruption, social policies, and the political rules of the game; Perspectives on the nuts-and-bolts of campaign funding, the ways political actors acquire power or influence, and many other topics; Close examinations of complex issues like the state’s increased polarization and its ongoing fiscal recovery. Fully revised and expanded, Illinois Politics blends detailed information with expert analysis to offer an essential resource for citizens, students, and public servants alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Melissa Mouritsen , Kent D. Redfield , James D. NowlanPublisher: University of Illinois Press Imprint: University of Illinois Press Edition: First Edition, Updated and Expanded Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780252045875ISBN 10: 0252045874 Pages: 376 Publication Date: 14 October 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Politics Illinois in Perspective Power and Influence in Illinois Politics Elections Political Corruption Part II: Institutions Constitutions The Legislature The Executive The Courts and Criminal Justice Policy Local Government and the Intergovernmental Web Part III: Policy Budgeting, Taxing, and Spending in Illinois Rules of the Game Education People Services Buffeted by Change, Illinois Continues as Hub of the Midwest Notes IndexReviewsAuthor InformationMelissa Mouritsen is an associate professor of political science at the College of DuPage and the coeditor of Twenty-First Century Chicago. Kent D. Redfield is emeritus professor of political science at University of Illinois Springfield and the author of Money Counts: How Dollars Dominate Illinois Politics and What We Can Do About It. James D. Nowlan writes the newspaper column “Understanding Illinois” for the Illinois Press Association. He is the author of Politics, the Starter Kit: How to Succeed in Politics and Government. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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