9781331473565 - Local Government in Michigan and the Northwest: Read Before the American Social Science Association, September 7, 1882 (Classic Reprint) de Bemis, Edward W. (4 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history and development of local government across the United States, by comparing the town meeting practiced in New England with the county system preferred in the South and West. The author argues that the decentralization of power has had a profound impact on the character and capacity of local governance, encouraging political participation and civic responsibility. Particular attention is given to the evolution of local government in Michigan and the states of the Old Northwest, where the township meeting was adopted with significant success. The book traces the growth of local authority, highlighting the increasing influence of counties and the impact of this power shift on issues such as education, taxation, and infrastructure. Through analysis of legal documents, historical records, and case studies, this book sheds light on the complex relationship between local and central authority, demonstrating how local self-government has shaped the course of American history and continues to resonate in contemporary debates over federalism and democratic governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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