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Urban growth has been one of the most striking characteristics of twentieth-century Latin American history and the focus of considerable scholarly interest (Morse, 1971, 1965). For the most part the main academic concentration has been on the social and economic aspects of this phenomenon. Political considerations have been confined to speculations on the potential radicalism of slum dwellers or the spontaneous self-governing institutions of new communities. Little attention has been paid to the role of municipal politics and government in national life.With these considerations in mind, the purpose of this paper is to trace the development of politics and the governmental process in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina between 1918 and 1930. This discussion will focus on a period when electoral reform opened up city politics for the first time to a large sector of the electorate and allowed, also for the first time, participation in municipal government of parties representing new social and economic groups.

Politics and government in the age of the internetLet's start with some statistics and comparisons. Think back to October 1994 when theLabour Party put its conference proceedings on the web, leading the party to claim itwas the first UK political party with an internet presence. Now, ten years on, the onlinepolitical landscape has changed dramatically. In 2005 it is inconceivable that a politicalparty would not have an internet site; in fact, one of Britain's newest political parties(the People's Alliance) actually launched itself online (Happold, 2003). Similarly, MPswith web sites were a rar

"As unique as is Utah's formative history of civil and religious conflict, its political institutions today broadly resemble those found in other American states. While its majority Mormon population translates into an enormous Republican advantage in local and national elections, Utahns have taken a more centrist stance on some issues such as immigration, while Utah itself has become the third-fastest-growing state in the country since 2000. The mostly geographically rural state is demographically urban, and Salt Lake County is now a swing county in some elections. Utah Politics and Government offers an accessible analysis of Utah's political cultures, starting with the state's unique pioneer heritage, its development into a secular American state, and its explosive modern growth. The book covers the state constitution and its place in the federal system, ongoing public lands disputes, and major political institutions. Several original datasets covering the last thirty years in Utah politics provide contemporary context and analysis. The final chapter offers practical advice to citizens wishing to engage with their elected officials. Adam R. Brown has written a book that is beneficial not only for educational purposes but also for the average citizen who wishes to understand how Utah's government operates, get involved in state politics, and make informed choices."--

""Arizona Politics and Government" focuses on the essential characteristics of the Arizona polity. In this new edition, David R. Berman's search for continuity and discontinuity rests on an examination of Arizona's political culture, constitutional foundations, geographical features, and changing social-economic-political characteristics"--

"As unique as is Utah's formative history of civil and religious conflict, its political institutions today broadly resemble those found in other American states. While its majority Mormon population translates into an enormous Republican advantage in local and national elections, Utahns have taken a more centrist stance on some issues such as immigration, while Utah itself has become the third-fastest-growing state in the country since 2000. The mostly geographically rural state is demographically urban, and Salt Lake County is now a swing county in some elections. Utah Politics and Government offers an accessible analysis of Utah's political cultures, starting with the state's unique pioneer heritage, its development into a secular American state, and its explosive modern growth. The book covers the state constitution and its place in the federal system, ongoing public lands disputes, and major political institutions. Several original datasets covering the last thirty years in Utah politics provide contemporary context and analysis. The final chapter offers practical advice to citizens wishing to engage with their elected officials. Adam R. Brown has written a book that is beneficial not only for educational purposes but also for the average citizen who wishes to understand how Utah's government operates, get involved in state politics, and make informed choices."--

Cover Page -- Politics and Governments of the American States -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Describing Arizona -- 2. Constitutional Foundations -- 3. Changing Regimes -- 4. Republican Ascendency, Reform, and Turmoil -- 5. Interests and Influence -- 6. The Fearful, Angry, Extremist Streak -- 7. What Happened to Labor? -- 8. Chapter Eight: What Happened to Rural Arizona? -- 9. The Legislature -- 10. Gubernatorial Leadership -- 11. Budgeting, Taxing, Spending -- 12. The Feds -- 13. State and Local Tensions -- 14. On the Local and Tribal Turfs -- 15. The Direct Democracy Experiment -- 16. The Battle for Voting Rights -- 17. Who Should Be Elected? -- 18. Reforming the Election System -- 19. Minorities -- 20. Crossing the Southern Border -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

The American Anomaly systematically analyzes and explains the U.S. political system by way of comparison with other countries, especially other industrialized democracies. It is organized into four distinct sections, respectively covering the constitutional order, governmental institutions, political participation, and public policymaking