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The Atlas of California : Mapping the Challenge of a New Era / Richard A. Walker, Suresh K. Lodha.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Walker, Richard A., Author.
- Lodha, Suresh K., Author.
- Series:
- Myriad editions
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- California--Economic conditions.
- California.
- California--Social conditions.
- California--Statistics.
- Genre:
- Statistics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (129 p.)
- Edition:
- [Enhanced Credo edition]
- Place of Publication:
- Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, [2016]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- California is at a crossroads. For decades a global leader, inspiring the hopes and dreams of millions, the state has recently faced double-digit unemployment, multi-billion dollar budget deficits and the loss of trillions in home values. This atlas brings together the latest research and statistics in a graphic form that gives shape and meaning to these numbers. It shows a new California in the making, as it maps the economic, social, and political trends of a state struggling to maintain its leadership and to continue to offer its citizens the promise of prosperity.Among the world's largest economies, California is the nation's agricultural powerhouse, high tech crucible and leader in renewable energy. The state is the most populous and most diverse state in the continental U.S. Yet its infrastructure is coming under increasing pressure. Water supply systems are strained, the legendary highways are over capacity, and the celebrated system of public schooling is unable to offer affordable quality education at all levels. Health and welfare services, particularly for the poor, needy, disabled, and seniors, are at great risk. This indispensable resource gives readers the tools they need to understand the transformation as California attempts to forge a new identity in the midst of unprecedented challenges.
- Contents:
- 1. Land & People
- Land & Nature
- Public Lands & Parks
- Colonialism & Native Californians
- Population
- Migration
- Unauthorized Immigration
- 2. Politics, Governance, & Power
- Government & Politics
- Budget & Taxation
- Government Finances
- Military Power
- Crime & Incarceration
- 3. Economy & Industry
- Economic Growth
- Workforce
- Business & Finance
- Agribusiness
- Technology
- 4. Urban Areas
- Cities & Metro Areas
- The Bay Area
- Greater Los Angeles
- Real Estate
- Highways & Transportation
- 5. Water & Energy
- Water Supply
- Water Use
- Energy: Fossil Fuels
- Energy: Electricity
- Renewable Energy
- 6. Environment
- Climate Change
- Carbon Emissions
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- 7. Health & Education
- Healthcare: Quality & Outcomes
- Healthcare: Cost & Access
- Pre-K Education
- K-12 Education
- Higher Education
- 8. Inequality & Social Divides
- Income, Wealth, & Poverty
- Hunger & Homelessness
- Race & Ethnicity
- Gender & Sexual Orientation
- Youth & Old Age
- 9. Challenges Ahead: A Glimpse into the Future
- 10. Data Challenges
- Definition of Key Terms
- Sources
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (120-125) and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 24. Apr 2020)
- ISBN:
- 9781785398773
- 1785398776
- 9780520966864
- 0520966864
- OCLC:
- 959608961
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