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Governing California in the Twenty-First Century introduces students to the major institutions and processes of California state politics, and teaches them to think critically about how they affect their lives. Using contemporary examples and updated data on hot topics--such as the results of the 2020 elections, the environment, and immigration--Governing California shows students the relevance of state government. New co-author Melissa Michelson (Menlo College) expands on the coverage of race and ethnicity and how they intersect with California politics in this thoroughly updated Eighth Edition.

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Melissa R. Michelson is professor of political science at Menlo College, where she teaches classes in California Politics, civil liberties, campaigns and elections, and political marketing. She is a nationally recognized expert in voter mobilization, Latinx politics, and LGBTQ rights. In her spare time, she knits and runs marathons. J. Theodore Anagnoson is professor emeritus of political science at Cal State LA and a current lecturer at UCSB. He teaches courses on American government, voting and elections, the presidency, and public policy analysis. Gerald Bonetto is a lecturer at Cal State LA and Director of Public Affairs with the Printing Industries Association of California. He teaches courses in public policy, intergovernmental relations, California government, and economic development. J. Vincent Buck is professor emeritus of political science at Cal State Fullerton. He has worked in Congress and the federal Department of the Interior and has written on legislatures, citizen participation, and California government and politics. Jolly Emrey is professor of political science at UW-Whitewater and former professor at Cal State LA. She specializes in constitutional law and civil rights and publishes regularly in the fields of public law and public policy. James J. Kelleher is professor emeritus at College of the Canyons and former chair of their political science department. He has taught at both California State University, Los Angeles, and CSU, Northridge. Nadine Koch is a professor of political science at Cal State LA. She teaches courses on American government, politics and the media, public opinion, and research methods.

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