American Intergovernmental Relations, Fourth Edition

by Laurence J. O'Toole Jr. (Editor)

With feedback from adopters, editor Laurence O’Toole retains important classic selections from earlier editions while freshening this volume with new selections that cover not only the impact of recent fiscal developments and international influences on U.S. intergovernmental relations, but also explore the key role of the Supreme Court in shaping the system’s evolution in such areas as homeland security, interstate relations, and local finance. Judicious editing of essays and substantial part introductions make American Intergovernmental Relations an invaluable text and an engaging read.

Genres: Politics

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Dekota Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me gain an in-depth perspective of the complexity of American government and truly understand the aspects of red tape and bureaucracy which allowed me to see what hurts and helps us but also what are areas of growth within the American government.

[J.R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a decent collection of various academic perspectives on intergovernmental relations. Although some views confounded, most all expressed concerns about dysfunctional intergovernmental relationships in the US and the desire to re-establish a body similar to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

I didn't find the work particularly profound or any of the ideas out of the norm.

[Jim · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't remember much from this book but it was part of the University of Oklahoma, Master's of Public Administration program.