Transforming California
Transforming California

Author: Stephanie S. Pincetl

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2003-03-10

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780801873126

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In Transforming California, Stephanie Pincetl argues that the transformation of nature in order to enhance economic development lies at the heart of much of the state's recent history. She sees late-twentieth-century California on a path of continued environmental degradation, gripped by cynicism about government. Transforming California describes the evolution of the state's institutions of government as they apply to land use and development, and it shows how land-use decisions affect people's quality of life and their daily interactions with each other and with their environment. Pincetl offers an alternative vision for the renewal of the democratic spirit and process in California and for a reconciliation with nature.

The City
The City

Author: Allen J. Scott

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780520213135

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Los Angeles has grown from a scattered collection of towns and villages to one of the largest megacities in the world. The editors of THE CITY have assembled a variety of essays examining the built environment and human dynamics of this extraordinary modern city, emphasizing the dramatic changes that have occurred since 1960. 58 illustrations.

Hearings
Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 1400

ISBN-13:

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Rethinking California
Rethinking California

Author: Matthew Cahn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1317344383

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This book explores the state of California — viewing the state as a holistic political culture that reflects the influence of multiple cultures, ethnic groups, and communities of interest. It starts with a broad historical foundation, and travels through cultural analyses and institutional discussions. The evaluation of specific policy issues affecting the state is an important stop along the way, and the crossroads that bring together the variety of analytic paths. This book is suited for individuals interested in California policy work, and gaining a better understanding of that state's unique political culture.