{"product_id":"rhode-island-politics-government-paperback","title":"Rhode Island Politics \u0026 Government - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaureen Moakley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElmer Cornwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhode Island is the smallest state in the union, yet it is also one of the most densely populated. Its political culture has until recently resembled the old-style patronage politics of a city-state. The Ocean State's politics have been highly individualistic, contentious, and distinct from those of surrounding states since its founding by Roger Williams. The state's individualism is embodied in the statue--\"The Independent Man\"--that stands atop its statehouse.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRhode Island Politics and Government\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential introduction to the history, structure, and characteristics of politics in Rhode Island. Explained in turn are such components and factors as the state's constitution, general assembly, executive branch, party system, interest groups, budgetary process, and relationship to the federal government. The authors also explore the nature of local government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaureen Moakley is a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island. Her books include \u003ci\u003eParty Realignment and State Politics\u003c\/i\u003e. Elmer Cornwell is a professor of political science at Brown University and the author of \u003ci\u003ePresidential Leadership of Public Opinion\u003c\/i\u003e and other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9.06 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732733915443,"sku":"9780803282704","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/hSKdhmRokq9780803282704.webp?v=1763906302","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/rhode-island-politics-government-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}