California Politics and Government : A Practical Approach
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Book Description
CALIFORNIA POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT is a brief "nuts and bolts" book with contemporary examples that offer students a real life view of politics while illustrating the complex principles at work in California Government. In addition to introducing California?s complex political system to students, major issues as economics, education, and immigration are discussed as along with their impact on California politics. Coverage of interests groups, campaigns and state/federal relations is particularly notable. Furthermore, the text integrates public policy coverage throughout the text, instead of consigning it to individual chapters?making connections and focusing students on the real impacts and practical effects of legislation and other government activities on their lives.
About the Author
Larry N. Gerston is a professor of political science at San Jose State University. His work experiences include stints for a Los Angeles county supervisor and a California assembly member. Gerston has served since 1980 as the political analyst for the NBC-affiliate in the Bay Area. In addition, he writes a monthly column, "Up Front" for San Jose Magazine. Terry Christensen, professor and chair emeritus of the political science department at San Jose State University, teaches and writes on California state and local politics. A longtime political activist, Christensen has worked with a wide variety of community organizations and political campaigns and has served as a delegate to the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council. He was selected San Jose State University's Outstanding Professor for 1997?1998.
California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach,Larry N. Gerston,Terry Christensen,Wadsworth Publishing,0534630812,California,Civics & Citizenship,General,Political Science,Politics - Current Events,Politics / Current Events,Politics and government,Politics/International Relations,Political Science / General
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