Governing California in the twenty-first century : the political dynamics of the Golden State

Think critically about California politics. Governing California in the Twenty-First Century introduces students to the major institutions and processes of California state politics, and teaches them to think critically about how they affect their lives. Using contemporary examples and updated data on hot topics—such as the results of the 2020 elections, the environment, and immigration—Governing California shows students the relevance of state government. New co-author Melissa Michelson (Menlo College) expands on the coverage of race and ethnicity and how they intersect with California politics in this thoroughly updated Eighth Edition. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only. Think critically about California politics. Governing California in the Twenty-First Century introduces students to the major institutions and processes of California state politics, and teaches them to think critically about how they affect their lives. Using contemporary examples and updated data on hot topicssuch as the results of the 2020 elections, the environment, and immigration Governing California shows students the relevance of state government. New co-author Melissa Michelson (Menlo College) expands on the coverage of race and ethnicity and how they intersect with California politics in this thoroughly updated Eighth Edition. Governing California in the Twenty-First Century, Fourth Edition, introduces students to the basics of California politics and government. Incorporating several of the successful features of We the People, the text emphasizes critical thinking and the relevance of government to students’ everyday lives. The Fourth Edition has been updated to reflect recent events and newly available data, including an extensive discussion of the 2012 campaigns and elections and the effects of Propositions 20 and 25. It can be used with any American government textbook or on its own. "Governing California in the Twenty-First Century introduces students to the major institutions and processes of California state politics, and teaches them to think critically about how they affect their lives. Using contemporary examples and updated data on hot topics-such as the results of the 2020 elections, the environment, and immigration-Governing California shows students the relevance of state government"-- Provided by publisher