{"product_id":"democracy-in-california-politics-and-government-in-the-golden-state-9781538184295","title":"Democracy in California: Politics and Government","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA readable and thought-provoking textbook designed to introduce students to California politics, the updated sixth edition of Democracy in California explains the Golden State’s governmental institutions and how their dynamics affects the lives of Californians. In doing so, the authors examine California history, political traditions, and political character. In addition to thorough coverage of California’s constitution and development, this book also explain each branch of government as well as local systems. Exploring the nature of public opinion, parties, and campaigns, the authors show the effects that the state’s diverse population has on all levels of politics and government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the Sixth Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Diversity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 A Progressive Constitution \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Public Opinion and the Media\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Parties and Interest Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Campaigns and Elections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 The Legislature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 The Executive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 The Courts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 The Budget and Government Finance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Local Government\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041262797143,"sku":"9781538184295","price":76.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538184295.jpg?v=1750949567","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/democracy-in-california-politics-and-government-in-the-golden-state-9781538184295","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}