Book Talk: Missouri Politics

Dr. Elizabeth Dorssom, LU Assistant Professor of Political Science, has released a new book on Missouri government, "Missouri Politics: Government in the Show-Me State." She will give a book talk in Inman Page Library Room 100 at 12 p.m. on April 11th.

This book looks at the political status of Missouri in the United States. This comprehensive book explores the Show-Me State’s rich political tradition through a comparative approach. The author describes Missouri’s political system and traditions in context with other states’ constitutions, policymaking, and institutions. This book describes Missouri’s basic institutions such as the General Assembly, Governors, and Judicial System, in addition to providing an overview of the basic powers of the state government, Missouri’s constitutional organization, and the role of campaigns, political parties, and interest groups. This book provides an in-depth explanation and comprehensive overview of the structure and inner workings of Missouri’s political system.