Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-236) and index.
Contents
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction : a new era in direct democracy? -- 2. Political change takes root : the 2002 elections -- 3. Voters' revolt : the gubernatorial recall and 2003 special election -- 4. The year of recovery : bipartisan cooperation and populism in 2004 -- 5. The year of reform : partisan conflict and the 2005 special election -- 6. The year of rebuilding : reconstruction and reconciliation in 2006 -- 7. Epilogue : Toward a hybrid democracy -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the authors.