The Initiative and Referendum in California, 1898-1998 |
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| Author:
| Allswang, John M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8047-3811-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2000 |
| Publisher: | Stanford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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This book provides a detailed analytic history of direct legislation--the initiative and referendum--in California from the late 19th century to the present day. It studies this important political device in terms of voter interest and behavior, its role in public issues, how it has affected the state's politics and government, and its influence on the politics of other states.
This book provides a detailed analytic history of direct legislation--the initiative and referendum--in California from the late 19th century to the present day. It studies this important political device in terms of voter interest and behavior, its role in public issues, how it has affected the state's politics and government, and its influence on the politics of other states.