California Government and Politics TodayThis lively text offers a unique approach to California government that blends political data with economic, cultural, and demographic trends, and analyzes the link between the economy and the political process. "California Government and Politics Today" is written by a college professor who is also an elected official in California, offering a unique insider' s view that will engage and inform students. This completely updated new edition encourages political activism and the development of the reader' s own unique political views. |
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