New York Politics: A Tale of Two States

New York Politics provides an in-depth analysis of state government, including the closed-door budget, opaque agencies, and campaign finance system. It combines historical, legal, statistical, and journalistic sources with candid perspectives of legislators, lobbyists, and public officials, and includes critical updates and new information on Governor Andrew Cuomo, demographic diversity, and unified government.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2023
Publisher: Cornell University Press

New York Politics delves into the intricate aspects of state government that often remain hidden behind the closed doors of party legislative conferences. This comprehensive examination encompasses the secretive budget, a complex network of opaque agencies, authorities, and local governments, as well as a campaign finance system that lacks transparency. What sets New York apart from other American states is its unique blend of regional and demographic divisions, which poses significant challenges to governance. To provide clarity and insight into the politics of the Empire State, Edward V. Schneier, Antoinette Pole, and Anthony Maniscalco have authored this third edition of the esteemed textbook on New York politics. This revised and updated edition combines historical, legal, statistical, and journalistic sources with the candid perspectives of legislators, lobbyists, and other public officials. Key updates and new information include an in-depth analysis of Governor Andrew Cuomo's rise and fall, a comprehensive exploration of the growing demographic diversity in New York State and its government, and the impact of unified government when both the legislature and executive branch are controlled by the Democratic Party.

New York Politics delves into the intricate aspects of state government that often remain hidden behind the closed doors of party legislative conferences. This comprehensive examination encompasses the secretive budget, a complex network of opaque agencies, authorities, and local governments, as well as a campaign finance system that lacks transparency. What sets New York apart from other American states is its unique blend of regional and demographic divisions, which poses significant challenges to governance. To provide clarity and insight into the politics of the Empire State, Edward V. Schneier, Antoinette Pole, and Anthony Maniscalco have authored this third edition of the esteemed textbook on New York politics. This revised and updated edition combines historical, legal, statistical, and journalistic sources with the candid perspectives of legislators, lobbyists, and other public officials. Key updates and new information include an in-depth analysis of Governor Andrew Cuomo's rise and fall, a comprehensive exploration of the growing demographic diversity in New York State and its government, and the impact of unified government when both the legislature and executive branch are controlled by the Democratic Party.

Weight: 28g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501767272
Edition number: third edition