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1 online resource (555 pages) |
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text file |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Tables and Figures; Preface; Part I Overview and Historical Development; Part II Fiscal Crisis and Governance Challenges, 1990-2010; Part III At the Crossroads; Notes; Index. |
| Summary |
The early 21st century has not been kind to California's reputation for good government. But the Golden State's governance flaws reflect worrisome national trends with origins in the 1970s and 1980s. Growing voter distrust with government, a demand for services but not taxes to pay for them, a sharp decline in enlightened leadership and effective civic watchdogs, and dysfunctional political institutions have all contributed to the current governance malaise. Until recently, San Diego, California--America's 8th largest city--seemed immune to such systematic governance disorders. This sunny beach. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Finance, Public -- California -- San Diego.
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Finance, Public. |
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California -- San Diego. |
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San Diego (Calif.) -- Politics and government.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kogan, Vladimir, 1985-
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MacKenzie, Scott.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Erie, Steven. Paradise Plundered : Fiscal Crisis and Governance Failures in San Diego. Palo Alto : Stanford University Press, ©2011 9780804756020 |
| ISBN |
9780804782180 (electronic book) |
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0804782180 (electronic book) |
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