California: The Politics of Diversity by Jeff Cummins (English) Paperback Book

Description: California by Jeff Cummins, David G. Lawrence This new edition includes key political developments over the last few years and continues to look at the diverse and hyperpluralistic nature of the state itself, particularly its people and the groups to which they belong.The authors continue to explain California politics through the dual lenses of diversity and hyperpluralism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description While this new edition will include key political developments over the last few years, California politics remains affected by the diverse and hyperpluralistic nature of the state itself, particularly its people and the groups to which they belong. Although political leadership is central to governing, the authors continue to explain California politics through the dual lenses of diversity and a variant of pluralism they call hyperpluralism. In all nine editions, the authors have tried to show two things: (1) how demographic, cultural, economic, geographic, and political diversity affect how politics actually works in California, and (2) how the exceedingly pluralistic nature of the state results in a highly competitive tug-of-war between ideologies, institutions, policymakers, political parties, interest groups , and voters. Author Biography David G. LawrenceDavid 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.Jeff CumminsJeff Cummins is Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Institute for Leadership and Public Policy at California State University, Fresno. He previously worked for the Legislative Analysts Office (LAO) in Sacramento where he advised the legislature on budgetary and policy issues. He also worked for the California State Auditor, performing audits of various state agencies. He teaches several courses on California government, including California Politics and Public Budgeting. He is the author of Boom and Bust: The Politics of the California Budget and his publications on state politics and policy have appeared in such journals as State Politics and Policy Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, and American Politics Research. He frequently provides commentary to news media and has been interviewed by National Public Radio (NPR) affiliates, the New York Times, The Economist, the National Journal, the Sacramento Bee, Los Angeles Times, and the Fresno Bee. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS1.Explaining California Politics2.Californias Political Development3.Constitutionalism and Federalism: The Perimeters of California Politics4.Direct Democracy in a Hyperpluralistic Age5.How Californians Participate6.Linking People and Policymakers: Media, Parties, and Interest Groups7.Legislative Politics8.Executive Politics9.Californias Judiciary10.Community Politics11.Budget Policy: The Cost of Diversity12.Policies Stemming from Growth13.Policies Stemming from Diversity Long Description While this new edition will include key political developments over the last few years, California politics remains affected by the diverse and hyperpluralistic nature of the state itself, particularly its people and the groups to which they belong. Although political leadership is central to governing, the authors continue to explain California politics through the dual lenses of diversity and a variant of pluralism they call hyperpluralism. In all nine editions, the authors have tried to show two things: (1) how demographic, cultural, economic, geographic, and political diversity affect how politics actually works in California, and (2) how the exceedingly pluralistic nature of the state results in a highly competitive tug-of-war between ideologies, institutions, policymakers, political parties, interest groups , and voters. Details ISBN1538129299 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2019 ISBN-10 1538129299 ISBN-13 9781538129296 Format Paperback Author David G. Lawrence Subtitle The Politics of Diversity Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Pages 360 DEWEY 320.9794 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Short Title California Language English Edition 10th NZ Release Date 2019-08-19 US Release Date 2019-08-19 Publication Date 2019-08-19 UK Release Date 2019-08-19 Illustrations 10 Tables, unspecified; 16 Halftones, color; 15 Halftones, black and white; 45 Illustrations, black and white Edition Description Tenth Edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2019-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137358128;

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