Rethinking California
Politics and Policy in the Golden State
Published on 28. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
226 pages
978-0-13-467912-9 (ISBN)
Description
Designed for courses in state and local policy, and state mandated California government classes, this text uses a multidisciplinary approach to present California as a holistic political culture, reflecting the influence of multiple cultures, ethnic groups, and communities of interest. A broad historical background helps students understand the cultural analyses and institutional discussion in an appropriate context. It also evaluates specific policy issues that affect the state, and succeeds in bringing together the variety of analytic pieces that make this state a unique whole.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-13-467912-9 (9780134679129)
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Content
Culture: the three states of California - an introduction; California's political history; political culture and politics in post-war California; people, diversity, and culture. Institutional structure: California's economy; California's constitution and constitutional officers; lawmakers - the legislature and direct democracy; California justice; intergovernmental relations. The players: the policy game; non-institutional players - the media, political parties, and interest groups; the electorate as players - elections and political participation. Policy: education policy; environmental policy; immigration policy; civil rights policy. Conclusion: rethinking California. Appendices: California counties; California's constitutional officers, 2000-2002; California state senate, 2000-2002; California state assembly, 2000-2002; county registrars of voters; California resources on the Web.