How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

According to the Preface the purpose of this book is to “provide a concise but clear explanation of how the US federal government operates”. Likewise the Preface indicates that this book is intended to provide a holistic view of the governing process, detailed descriptions of government processes, and supporting materials as an aid to increased understanding. The authors are Dr Glenn L. Starks and Dr F. Erik Brooks. Dr Starks holds a doctorate in Public Policy and Administration from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr Starks is currently employed in the...