California by David Lawrence
CALIFORNIA: THE POLITICS OF DIVERSITY, Seventh Edition, explores the uniqueness and excitement of California's political environment through two key themes: diversity and hyperpluralism. An experienced educator with a background in local government, the author brings an informed, insightful perspective to the examination of the numerous pressures that make governing the state increasingly challenging. To help readers better understand California politics in a national context, the book also discusses aspects of American politics such as the democratic, elite, and pluralist theories and shows how those concepts can aid in understanding California politics.
Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF CALIFORNIA POLITICS1. Explaining California Politics. 2. California's Political Development. 3. Constitutionalism and Federalism: The Perimeters of California Politics. Part II: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN CALIFORNIA. 4. Direct Democracy in a Hyperpluralistic Age. 5. How Californians Participate. 6. Linking People and Policymakers: Media, Parties, and Interest Groups. Part III: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS IN CALIFORNIA. 7. Legislative Politics. 8. Executive Politics. 9. California's Judiciary. 10. Community Politics. Part IV: PUBLIC POLICY IN CALIFORNIA. 11. Budget Policy: The Cost of Diversity. 12. Policies Stemming from Growth. 13. Policies Stemming from Diversity.
David G. Lawrence is professor emeritus of political science at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As a teacher, scholar, and former public official, he has applied theory and practice to California politics. He served on a city council as mayor pro tem, chaired a regional planning agency, and is former president of the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG). He currently serves on the Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee, a group that advises the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments on the expenditure of sales tax revenues earmarked for transportation (an estimated $1 billion over 30 years). He is also former president of the California Center for Education in Public Affairs, a consortium of colleges and universities dedicated to helping students better understand California politics through Sacramento seminars and post-election briefings.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781111833534 |
| ISBN 10 | 1111833532 |
| Title | California |
| Author | David Lawrence |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Year published | 2012-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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