Description
From the Dust Jacket
The only book on all aspects of the government of Kansas, long used as a basic source of information by government officials, legislators, and political scientists, is now available in a revised and updated edition. At a time when the complexities of state and local government are steadily increasing, it is important for concerned citizens to have access to this systematic discussion of the structure and function of Kansas government. Specialists in various fields have contributed to chapters dealing with their areas of interest; and the whole has been expertly brought together by Professor James W. Drury, long recognized as a teacher and scholar in state government administration. Generously illustrated with maps and tables, this book includes, among the hundreds of subjects covered: the history of the state and its people; a study of the state constitution and the means of revising it; the structure and organization of political parties in Kansas, and their historical origins; the composition and organization of the legislature; the executive powers of the governor and the role he plays in law-making; state administrative organization and reorganization; the financial administration of the state, and the revenue system; taxes; personnel administration; the courts and law enforcement; public health; education; the operation of the state libraries; agriculture; the conservation of natural resources such as soil, water, wildlife, oil, and natural gas; the highway system and regulation of motor vehicles; the regulation and protection of labor; insurance and banking laws; professional licensing; state planning; municipal government; county and township government; inter-governmental relations— national-state, interstate, state-local, national-local, and among various units of local government. The final chapter is concerned with the necessary adaptation of state government to changing times, and some suggested “avenues to an improved responsive and responsible government.” This volume is an authoritative reference for all those interested in state government, as well as a valuable textbook for high school and college students. The extensive bibliography, including references to general statutes, is essential for the exploration of areas of special interest. For researchers and citizens of other states, this book will be a ready guide as to how things are done in Kansas.
Publishing Info
The Government of Kansas by James W. Drury. From The University Press of Kansas with 1970 copyright. This measures 9-3/8″ x 6-1/4″ and has 492 pages, ending with the Index.
Condition
Click on photo for a larger view. In very good condition overall with some tears, chips and a cut in the good dust jacket, with boards and pages in near new condition. The binding is strong and square. No names or other markings noted.From clean, smoke-free home.
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