Budgeting: Politics and Power
Second Edition
ISBN13: 9780199859214ISBN10: 0199859213
Paperback, 368 pages
Dec 2012,
In Stock
Retail Price to Students:
$52.95 (04)
368 pages;
6-1/8 x 9-1/4;
ISBN13: 978-0-19-985921-4ISBN10: 0-19-985921-3
The only book that emphasizes the political nature of public budgeting
Description
A skillful balance of application and theory, Budgeting: Politics and Power, Second Edition, is a comprehensive yet highly accessible introduction to the politics of budgeting. Unlike other texts on the subject--which typically focus only on budgeting issues at the federal level--this book emphasizes budgeting at the state and local levels in order to translate budgetary politics in a way that is more relevant to the vast majority of students. Drawing on a wide range of academic disciplines, the book also incorporates numerous pedagogical features, including case studies, in-class exercises, discussion and review questions; many charts, tables, photos, and cartoons; a glossary of budgeting terms; and an appendix of key federal budgeting points. A Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/lewis offers links to videos, chronologies, other online resources, and more.NEW TO THIS EDITION
* Frames markets alongside politics and democracy as key budget factors
* Tracks the budgetary impacts of the recent recession and electoral shifts
* Traces recent shifts in public opinion, ideology, and partisanship
* Updates statistics and examples throughout the book, including the findings of the 2010 census and the most recent spending and revenue patterns
* Updates issues, including one state's shutdown and a showdown with organized labor in another state
* Includes new case studies, new and updated figures and tables, and an expanded glossary
Reviews
"The best current book on politics and the budgetary process."--Scott A. Frisch, California State University, Channel Islands
"A must-read. This book is not only informative but engaging and very practical. The authors provide great insight into state and local budgeting."--Nicholas John Swartz, James Madison University
"Easy to read and comprehend."--Marcus D. Mauldin, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Available Resources
Companion Resources
The following resources are available from the "Budgeting: Politics and Power, 2e" companion site:
