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We cannot understand our current political situation and the
scholarship used to comprehend our politics without taking full
account of the Progressive revolution of a century ago. This
fundamental shift in studying the political world relegated the
theory and practice of the Founders to an antiquated historical
phase. By contrast, our contributors see beyond the horizon of
Progressivism to take account of the Founders' moral and political
premises. By doing so they make clear the broader context of
current political science disputes, a fitting subject as American
professional political science enters its second century. The
contributors to the volume specify the changes in the new world
that Progressivism brought into being. Part I emphasizes the
contrast between various Progressives and their doctrines, and the
American Founding on political institutions including the
presidency, political parties, and the courts; statesmen include
Frederick Douglass, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and John
Marshall. Part II emphasizes the radical nature of Progressivism in
a variety of areas critical to the American constitutional
government and self-understanding of the American mind. Subjects
covered include social science, property rights, Darwinism, free
speech, and political science as a liberal art. The essays provide
intellectual guidance to political scientists and indicate to
political practitioners the peculiar perspectives embedded in
current political science. Published in cooperation with The
Claremont Institute.
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.
Published to commemorate the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution,
this volume represents a unique combination of scholarship in the
areas of political thought and political history. The papers
collected herein examine the founding of the Republic from both
perspectives, analyzing its intellectual sources within Western
thought, its political context, and the complex relationships
between the two. Written by a distinguished group of political
scientists and historians that includes two Pulitzer Prize winners,
the essays vividly portray the statesmanship of the Founding
Fathers and the continuing impact of their legacy, the
Constitution.
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