{"product_id":"illinois-politics-9780252077029","title":"Illinois Politics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy has corruption flourished in Illinois even as reformers struggle for ethical change? How do the three regions of the state compete for resources? How does the legislature work? When did the state become so blue? What powers do the governor and other elected officials really have? This book sheds light on these questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The story between the covers tells a gripping tale of the state's past and present, and will unnerve readers about prospects for the future.\"--\u003ci\u003eIllinois Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Educators, journalists, legislators – all who care about Illinois government and its role in shaping a better future for our state – should read this book.\"--Jim Broadway, Publisher, \u003ci\u003eState School News Service\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The best book on Illinois politics and government. With inside information and interviews never before available, \u003ci\u003eIllinois Politics: A Citizen's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e will be used by scholars, students, and citizens for many years to come.\"--Dick Simpson, former Chicago alderman and author of \u003ci\u003eDemocracy's Rebirth: The View from Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"MO - University of Illinois Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52195156525399,"sku":"9780252077029","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780252077029.jpg?v=1763646569","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/illinois-politics-9780252077029","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}