State and Local Government in California

Crouch, Winston W. State and Local Government in California. Berkeley, University of California Press, 1952. ix, 232 pp., maps, diagrams. Original cloth. Protective paper cover has offsetted color of endpapers. Stamp from the Office of Caspar W. Weinberger to front free endpaper. A very good copy. $25. * A foundational political science text that provides a comprehensive analysis of the administrative and political structures of California during the mid-20th century. It examines the patterns of California politics, including the roles of voters and the state's constitutional framework. The text details the organization and functions of various government levels, including the state legislature, judicial system, and special districts. A significant portion is dedicated to the governance of California's cities and counties, exploring how local entities operate under state statutes. The title includes specialized maps and diagrams to illustrate jurisdictional boundaries and administrative processes. Caspar Weinberger [1917-2006], a prominent Republican politician and statesman, was President Reagan's secretary of defense from 1981 to 1987.…