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Product Identifiers

PublisherWadsworth

ISBN-101305953495

ISBN-139781305953499

eBay Product ID (ePID)229008245

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCalifornia Politics and Government : a Practical Approach

Publication Year2017

SubjectGeneral, American Government / State, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorTerry Christensen, Larry Gerston

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight8.8 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number14

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsThis book is far superior to most of its competitors in the U.S. Government market. It covers more material, flows better, and is well written., Gerston and Christensen. . . both have a keen sense of community, the diversity of California residents, community standards, and the issues and problems at hand-and they present all of this information in a clear, understandable, and succinct manner that is important for the many students of different backgrounds that take the American/California Government courses with me.

Dewey Decimal320.4794

Table Of Content1. California's People, Economy and Politics: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. 2. California's Political Parties and Direct Democracy. 3. California Elections, Campaigns, and the Media. 4. Interest Groups: The Power behind the Dome. 5. The Legislature: The Perils of Policymaking. 6. California Law: Politics and the Courts. 7. The Executive Branch: Coping with Fragmented Authority. 8. Taxing and Spending: Budgetary Politics and Policies. 9. California's Local Governments: Politics at the Grassroots. 10. State-Federal Relations: Conflict, Cooperation, and Chaos.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisClear, concise, and straightforward, California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach equips you with an understanding of how government and politics work, as well as how they affect your world. The book gives you insight into real-life politics as it illustrates the complex forces at work in state government. Current examples enable you to comprehend the ins and outs of California politics. The 14th edition addresses many complex economic and social issues and their impact on state politics. Coverage includes the 2016 elections, as well as updates on judicial appointments, the impact of revised term limits for legislators, the current state of California's budget, crime and prisons, water and immigration policy, and more. The impact of politics on public policy is integrated throughout the text, helping you make connections and see firsthand the impact and practical applications of government and legislation in your own life.