CALIFORNIA: THE POLITICS OF DIVERSITY, Seventh Edition, is a comprehensive text that 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, Lawrence 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 text 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. INDICE: Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF CALIFORNIA POLITICS.1. Explaining California Politics.2. California's Political Development.3. Constitutionalism and Federalism: The Perimeters of California Politics.Part II: POLITICAL PARTICIPATIONIN 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.
- ISBN: 978-1-111-83353-4
- Editorial: South Western
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés