California Politics: The Fault Lines of Power, Wealth, and DiversityCalifornia is full of myths and legends, but its political system shouldn’t be. In this refreshingly critical take, Edgar Kaskla brings an analysis of power—how it is distributed, how it is used, and to what end—to bear on California’s political system and the many troubling issues it currently faces. Starting from the premise that California is in deep crisis politically, economically, culturally, and environmentally, Kaskla traces the state’s economic and political development as a process controlled by and for the elite, be they land barons, the Hollywood glitterati, or Silicon Valley execs. |
Contents
Power Elite 2005 | 18 |
Notes | 29 |
The Historical Development of Elite Politics | 42 |
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California Politics: The Fault Lines of Power, Wealth, and Diversity Edgar Kaskla Limited preview - 2007 |
California Politics: The Fault Lines of Power, Wealth, and Diversity Edgar Kaskla Limited preview - 2007 |