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Local Government in Early America is a concise and
thought-provoking exploration of the American desire for political
participation, most notably in the "town hall meeting." A product
of early New England democracy, this form of direct local
participation remains one of the most celebrated, yet feared,
institutions in our political life. Depending upon one's political
perspective on the issue at hand, a lively town hall meeting can be
the glorious epitome of grassroots activism or the wretched
embodiment of reactionary zeal. For all of the media attention
devoted to the conservative revolt against health care reform at
town hall meetings across the country, the political right is late
to game on local activism. From resolutions opposed to the Patriot
Act or the declaration of nuclear free zones in cities, the
political left has used the rhetorical power of the local political
pulpit to great effect for many years. All of this is possible
because of the manner in which local governments were constructed
during the colonial period. Author Brian Janiskee details the
origins of our local system by examining key characteristics of
local colonial political life, including what key founders like
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson had to say about the role of our
villages, towns, and cities in our complex system of government.
Through this timely analysis of our political heritage, Janiskee
may cause observers to reevaluate the phrase "all politics is
local." Indeed it may be the case that "all local politics is
national."
Democracy in California: Politics and Government in the Golden
State is a readable and thought-provoking textbook, which clearly
explains the politics and character of California's governmental
institutions and the dynamics affecting the lives of Californians.
In addition to thorough coverage of California's constitution and
development, this book also examines each branch of government as
well as local systems. As Janiskee and Masugi explore the nature of
public opinion, parties, and campaigns, they show the effects that
the state's diverse population has on all levels of politics and
government. The fourth edition is updated throughout and includes
analysis of the 2012 and 2014 elections and discussion of recent
events such as *immigration reform, *Jerry Brown's second term,
*the new primary election system, *revised term limits, *and the
revision of the "three strikes" law. New case studies in each
chapter bring ideas to life and challenge students to become active
participants in California politics. Perfect for courses in
American government and state and local politics, Democracy in
California is a succinct guide to the governmental intricacies of
our nation's most populous state.
A readable and thought-provoking textbook designed to introduce
students to California politics, the updated sixth edition of
Democracy in California explains the Golden State’s governmental
institutions and how their dynamics affects the lives of
Californians. In doing so, the authors examine California history,
political traditions, and political character. In addition to
thorough coverage of California’s constitution and development,
this book also explain each branch of government as well as local
systems. Exploring the nature of public opinion, parties, and
campaigns, the authors show the effects that the state’s diverse
population has on all levels of politics and government.
A readable and thought-provoking textbook designed to introduce
students to California politics, the updated sixth edition of
Democracy in California explains the Golden State’s governmental
institutions and how their dynamics affects the lives of
Californians. In doing so, the authors examine California history,
political traditions, and political character. In addition to
thorough coverage of California’s constitution and development,
this book also explain each branch of government as well as local
systems. Exploring the nature of public opinion, parties, and
campaigns, the authors show the effects that the state’s diverse
population has on all levels of politics and government.
Democracy in California: Politics and Government in the Golden
State is a readable and thought-provoking textbook, which clearly
explains the politics and character of California's governmental
institutions and the dynamics affecting the lives of Californians.
In addition to thorough coverage of California's constitution and
development, this book also examines each branch of government as
well as local systems. As Janiskee and Masugi explore the nature of
public opinion, parties, and campaigns, they show the effects that
the state's diverse population has on all levels of politics and
government. The fourth edition is updated throughout and includes
analysis of the 2012 and 2014 elections and discussion of recent
events such as *immigration reform, *Jerry Brown's second term,
*the new primary election system, *revised term limits, *and the
revision of the "three strikes" law. New case studies in each
chapter bring ideas to life and challenge students to become active
participants in California politics. Perfect for courses in
American government and state and local politics, Democracy in
California is a succinct guide to the governmental intricacies of
our nation's most populous state.
Even before its budget crisis and recall election, California held
a unique position in the United States. Often lauded as having the
fifth largest economy in the world, California leads the nation in
other measures as well, particularly cultural and political trends.
But were it an independent state, it would have one of the world's
most unusual democracies. In The California Republic Brian P.
Janiskee and Ken Masugi bring together a diverse group of
contributors to shed light on the Progressive nature of California
government. In addition to thorough treatment of perennial issues
like affirmative action, gun control, and education, the work goes
outside the conventional understanding of political issues to
examine such topics as the Hollywood western, the electronic media,
and California's revolutionary founding. Accordingly, the
contributors include not only political scientists and historians,
but journalists and political activists as well. The result is a
clear exploration of the evolution of Progressive government in
California and its contemporary policy consequences.
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