California Politics: A Primer, 2nd Edition

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UPC:
9781452203065
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
11/17/2011
Release Date:
11/22/2011
Author:
Renee B Van Vechten
Language:
english
Edition:
2nd
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Product Overview

Underscoring the essentials, Van Vechten s concise text delivers on the concepts and details students need to understand how California s political system works. The thoroughly revised second edition retains all the strengths of the first edition, with updates that include: all charts, graphs, and tables reflecting major data releases such as the U.S. Census, election results, state reports, and public opinion polls; a look at direct democracy in counties and municipalities through local initiatives; an expanded view of political constraints on the annual budgeting process; coverage of significant alterations to the primary system and redistricting process; the replacement of Arnold Schwarzenegger with new governor Jerry Brown; and a new chapter on political engagement, examining where Californians get their political information and how they use it to influence state politics.