California: A History, 8th Edition - Softcover

The eighth edition of California: A History covers the entire scope of the history of the Golden State, from before first contact with Europeans through the present; an accessible and compelling narrative that comprises the stories of the many diverse peoples who have called, and currently do call, California home. * Explores the latest developments relating to California s immigration, energy, environment, and transportation concerns * Features concise chapters and a narrative approach along with numerous maps, photographs, and new graphic features to facilitate student comprehension * Offers illuminating insights into the significant events and people that shaped the lengthy and complex history of a state that has become synonymous with the American dream * Includes discussion of recent and uniquely Californian social trends connecting Hollywood, social media, and Silicon Valley and most recently "Silicon Beach"

With its reputation already established as the most accessibleand engaging California survey text currently on the market, thenew eighth edition of California: A History brings thehistory of the Golden State completely up to date – from itsoriginal inhabitants through the present.

Along with updates, revisions, and expanded coverage of numerousissues that have shaped California’s past, this new editionfeatures a revealing discussion of a recent – and uniquelyCalifornian – social trend the authors call “SiliconBeach,” or the important interconnectedness among Hollywood,social media, and Silicon Valley. Also covered are recentdevelopments relating to California’s immigration, energy,environment, and transportation concerns. Numerous maps,photographs, and new graphic features serve to enhance clarity andensure that this classic text remains vibrant and topical.California: A History offers illuminating insights into thefull sweep of significant events and peoples that shaped thelengthy and complex history of a state that has become synonymouswith the American dream.