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California Government and Politics Today, 10/E
Mona Field, Glendale Community College

ISBN-10: 0321129628
ISBN-13: 9780321129628

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 160 pp
Status: Out of Print

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The Tenth Edition of this brief and inexpensive best-seller offers up-to-date coverage and comprehensive discussions of California government and politics, including coverage of the 2003 recall election and its aftermath.

This lively text offers a unique approach to California government that blends political data with economic, cultural, and demographic trends, and analyzes the link between the economy and the political process. California Government and Politics Today is written by a college professor who is also an elected official in California, offering a unique insider's view that will engage and inform students. This completely updated new edition encourages political activism and the development of the reader's own unique political views.

  • “How to Get In Touch with Your Elected Officials” appendix emphasizes the role and importance of participation in our political process and offers ways for students get involved.
  • Up-to-date graphs and charts helps student visualize changing demographics and other trends.
  • “Questions to Consider” featured at the end of each chapter encourage critical thinking.
  • Close attention to political implications of demographics and economic indicators.
  • Brief size and inexpensive price makes the text easy to integrate into any course.

  • Complete coverage of Californias gubernatorial recall, the election of Arnold Schwartzenegger, and the ramifications for the state is included throughout.
  • Chapter 1, “California Politics in Perspective” has been updated to reflect the state's changing role on the national political scene (e.g., it is no longer essential for presidential victory; its share of taxes paid into and benefits received from the federal government, etc.)
  • The Budget chapter has been moved to follow Executive Branch chapter. All data on the budget have been updated through January 2004 and are included throughout the running coverage and charts.
  • Chapter 5, "Interest Groups," has been updated to reflect the rising power of Indian tribes and organized labor as major players in elections.
  • The book's “tone” has been updated throughout to reflect the uncertainty of California's political scene.
  • Economic data throughout has been updated to reflect current situation.



 1.California Politics in Perspective.


  2. The Californians: Land, People, and Political Culture.


  3. California's Historical Development.


  4. Freedom and Equality: California's Delicate Balance.


 5. Media Influences and Interest Groups.


  6. Political Parties and Other Voluntary Associations.


  7. Campaigns and Elections.


  8. The California Legislature.


  9. California's Plural Executive.


10. Paying the Bills for the Golden State.


11. California Courts and Judges.


12. Criminal Justice and Civil Law.


13. City Governments.


14. Counties, Special Districts, and Regional Agencies.


15. Challenges for California's Future.


Appendix A: Directory of Political Organizations That Anyone Can Join.


Appendix B: California State Offices.


Appendix C: Useful Websites.


Appendix D: How to Get in Touch with Your Elected Officials.

    This brief and inexpensive best-seller has now been updated to include complete coverage of the 2006 election, the campaign results, and the most relevant and important issues and events that have captured the headlines and dialogue in California throughout 2005 and 2006. 

     

    This lively text offers a unique approach to California government that blends political data with economic, cultural, and demographic trends, and analyzes the link between the economy and the political process. California Government and Politics Today is written by a college professor who is also an elected official in California, offering a unique insider's view that will engage and inform students. This updated edition continues the book's tradition of encouraging political activism and developing the reader's own unique political views.
  • 0205521150California Government and Politics Today, 2006-2007 Election Update, 11/E
    Field
    © 2007 | Longman | Paper | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205521150 | ISBN-13: 9780205521159
    Brief Description

    • This lively text offers clear and succinct coverage of California government that blends political data with economic, cultural, and demographic trends, and analyzes the link between the economy and the political process.

     

    California Government and Politics Today is written by a college professor who is also an elected official in California, offering a unique insider's view that will engage and inform students. This new edition continues the book's tradition of offering accessible, nuts-and-bolts coverage while also encouraging political activism and developing the student’s own unique political views.

  • 0205620078California Government and Politics Today, 12/E
    Field
    © 2009 | Longman | Paper; 176 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205620078 | ISBN-13: 9780205620074
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