One of the most succinctly written state government texts available, California Government provides a balanced focus on the institutional and behavioral aspects of the state's political foundations. Not only does the text fulfill the requirements of the state university system, but its comparative perspective and attention to ethnic issues make it compatible with any American government text.
- Chapter 5 includes the author's own research on partisan realignment in California, including in-depth coverage of the impact of the Latino vote.
- Links to Internet resources at the end of every chapter encourage students to be proactive and seek information on important political topics.
- Expanded coverage includes the impact of the "new economy" in Chapter 1, and material on public opinion and ethnicity in Chapter 3.