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- Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: University of Nebraska Press
- Series: Politics and Governments of the American States
summary
Tucked between the larger commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and overshadowed by the political maneuverings of its neighbor, Washington, D.C., Maryland has often been overlooked and neglected in studies of state governmental systems. With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due.
Two longtime political analysts, Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis, conduct a sustained inquiry into topics including the Maryland identity, political history, and interest groups; the three branches of state government; and policy areas such as taxation, spending, transportation, and the environment. Smith and Willis also establish a “Two Marylands” model that explains the dominance of the Maryland Democratic Party, established in the post–Civil War era, that persists to this day even in a time of political polarization. Unique in its scope, detail, and coverage, Maryland Politics and Government sets the standard for understanding the politics of the Free State (or, alternately, the Old Line State) for years to come.
Table of Contents
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- List of Tables
- pp. vii-viii
- List of Maps
- p. ix
- List of Figures
- p. ix
- 1. The Maryland Identity
- pp. 1-17
- 2. A Maryland Political History
- pp. 18-49
- 3. Contemporary Political Patterns
- pp. 50-88
- 4. Maryland Public Opinion
- pp. 89-107
- 6. The Maryland Constitution
- pp. 134-151
- 7. The Maryland General Assembly
- pp. 152-175
- 9. The Maryland Judiciary
- pp. 207-224
- 10. The Politics of Taxation and Spending
- pp. 225-252
- 11. “Pleasant Living” Policies and Politics
- pp. 253-267
- 12. Maryland in the Federal System
- pp. 268-281
- 13. Local Governments in Maryland
- pp. 282-300
- 14. Maryland’s Future
- pp. 301-313
- 15. Further Reference for Maryland Study
- pp. 314-319
Additional Information
ISBN
9780803238435
Related ISBN(s)
9780803237902
MARC Record
OCLC
795008865
Pages
400
Launched on MUSE
2012-06-26
Language
English
Open Access
No