A skillful balance of application and theory,
Budgeting: Politics and Power,
Second Edition
, is a comprehensive yet highly accessible introduction to the politics of budgeting. Unlike other texts on the subject—which typically focus only on budgeting issues at the federal level—this book emphasizes budgeting at the state and local levels in order to translate budgetary politics in a way that is more relevant to the vast majority of students. Drawing on a wide range of academic disciplines, the book also incorporates numerous pedagogical features, including case studies, in-class exercises, discussion and review questions; many charts, tables, photos, and cartoons; a glossary of budgeting terms; and an appendix of key federal budgeting points. A Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/lewis offers links to videos, chronologies, other online resources, and more.