{"product_id":"governing-on-the-ground-peter-golden-9781665736367","title":"Governing on the Ground: The Past, Present, and Future of County Government","description":"\u003cp\u003eCounty government is one of the most consequential, least understood levels of government in America. Specific county roles and responsibilities vary widely from state to state- and even within some states- but county governments everywhere play an important role in serving residents and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is often overlooked is that county governments are institutions comprised of people- county officials who live and work in the communities they lead. They are our neighbors, coworkers, family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow, the National Association of Counties, which represents county governments in Washington, D.C. brings you the testimony of thirty officials and offers a glimpse into their efforts to help people and places thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the seventeenth century, counties have served as the backbone of a country that longs to control its own local affairs. With the publication of Governing on the Ground: The Past, Present, and Future of County Government, you will finally read how this is accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Golden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1665736364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665736367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Archway Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Peter Golden","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44129017102591,"sku":"9781665736367","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a556b4f0-f3e8-49e9-ab8a-dbc1f0d9cace.jpg?v=1687461639","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/governing-on-the-ground-peter-golden-9781665736367","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}