Publisher's Synopsis
Designed for courses in state and local policy, and state mandated California government classes, this text uses a multidisciplinary approach to present California as a holistic political culture, reflecting the influence of multiple cultures, ethnic groups, and communities of interest. A broad historical background helps students understand the cultural analyses and institutional discussion in an appropriate context. It also evaluates specific policy issues that affect the state, and succeeds in bringing together the variety of analytic pieces that make this state a unique whole.
