Massachusetts Politics and Public Policy: Studies in Power and Leadership
- ISBN-10
- 1558493514
- ISBN-13
- 9781558493513
- Pages
- 325
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Author
- Richard A. Hogarty
Description
This provides an inside view of Massachusetts political arena, including the workings of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as the administrative bureaucracy. The process of policy making and the complexities of on-the-ground implementation are examined.
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