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“Governing States and Localities is the gold standard for state government textbooks, with others struggling to keep up.” 

“This is my go-to book. It challenges students but is also a book that they can actually read and understand. Smith and Greenblatt integrate and reinforce the comparative method throughout the text, and students come away absolutely certain that we can learn about democracy by studying the various differences that exist between states.” 

“Governing States and Localities is a better-written and more accessible book [compared to the competition] for college undergraduates. It does a great job of explaining and clarifying core concepts and its graphics are decidedly superior. Bright colors jump off the page and captivate readers with useful and insightful information.” 

“I am very impressed with Governing States and Localities. It contains up-to-date scholarship on state and local politics and presents material in a highly engaging manner. The organization and writing are excellent.” 

“Governing States and Localities is a great introduction to the fascinating study of state politics and policies. It employs an unpretentious reportorial style and includes interesting examples and illustrations that reflect the amazing diversity of the states as well as their successes and challenges.”

“Smith and Greenblatt engage students with their seamless integration of contemporary political and policy issues. Governing States and Localities presents the material in an accessible manner that ensures that students understand the core concepts yet are also challenged to consider more advanced theoretical puzzles.”