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CQ′s Desk Reference on the Statesis the ideal reference source for all readers who want a better understanding of state government. The book covers more than 500 questions students and citizens are likely to ask about state government. Organized in sections on the governorship, legislature, and court systems as well as elections and basic functions, readers can find the information they seek via either the table of contents or through the detailed subject index. The book′s Q&A format make it an ideal volume to browse. Readers will be amazed at the variety of questions and answers that will help them to better understand their federal system in which the states play the key role.

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CHOICE Review

Organized in easy-to-read question and answer format, this book's first five chapters cover history, governors, legislatures, courts, and campaigns and elections. Chapter 6, "State of the States," offers statistical comparisons on many socioeconomic topics. Sources are given at the end of each table. The last chapter, "State Profiles," gives Web address, basic statistics, and facts about each state. Each chapter ends with a "Where Can I find . . ." section, which leads to other print sources for more information. Useful features include the detailed subject index and numerous cross-references found among the questions and answers. The standard Book of the States, the obvious rival to this new work, excels in the area of comparative tables, covering topics like state gaming, minimum age, and state purchasing practices, areas Wetterau does not address. The strength of his work is the question and answer section, which serves as a political science encyclopedia, often highlighting little-known facts. Recommended especially for general readers and undergraduates. M. Strange; University of Wisconsin--LaCrosse

Booklist Review

These volumes have the same handy question-and-answer format as Congressional Quarterly's Desk Reference on American Government (1997) and Congressional Quarterly's Desk Reference on the Federal Budget [RBB Jl 98].

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Bruce Wetterau has been an editor and reference book author for more than twenty years. His books in the Desk Reference series include "CQ′s Desk Reference on the Presidency, CQ′s Desk Reference on American Government, Second Editon, CQ′s Desk Reference on the Federal Budget, and CQ′s Desk Reference on the States. He also is the author of The Presidential Medal of Freedom; World History: A Dictionary of Important People, Places, and Events; and The New York Public Library′s Book of Chronologies."