Taming the Elephant. Politics, Government and Law in Pioneer California

VINTAGESTAN BOOKS
Title: Taming the Elephant. Politics, Government and Law in Pioneer California 
Summary: The book challenges earlier views that California’s early governance was purely chaotic or corrupt by showing nuanced dynamics of political organization and law in a rapidly changing society. It underscores the lasting impact of this formative period on California’s legal and political landscape, including early civil rights struggles and administrative innovations.
Edited by: John F. Burns and Richard J. Orsi 
Publisher: University of California Press
Year Published: 2003
Edition: Original
Dimensions: 25cm x 17.5cm 
Binding type: Softcover
ISBN: 9780520234130
Notes: 
SKU: VSS / 261 / H / 7003 / 5347
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable
Book condition: Very good. Creasing, handing marks, marks
Binding: Intact
Pages: 288 pages
 
Postage
Postage weight: 900g
Package size: Parcel
Price UK postage: Free (On UK postage only)
Price Europe / Rest of the World:  Please contact us for quote to your individual destination. 
Note:
All UK items are (unless other stated) posted Royal Mail 2nd Class
All quotes given are inclusive of postage and packing. (A breakdown of which can be given if asked)
If postage is cheaper than quoted, we will refund the difference
 
Grading explained
As New: Same condition as a new, unread book. In perfect condition
Fine: Book or dust jacket that is not quite a crisp as a as new book
Very good: A read book. Minimal wear to book / dust jacket. No tears on either binding or paper. No marks or highlighting of text, may have identifying marks on inside cover. 
Good: Describes the average used book that has all its pages or leaves. Light foxing or age toning may be present. Dust jacket may be missing, cover and binding may have wear. Majority of pages are undamaged. May have creasing or tearing and pencil underlining of text. No permanent highlighting to text or writing in margins. 
Fair: Describes a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates), May lack end papers, half title page, etc. Binding and jacket may also be worn
Poor: Book shows considerable wear, only merit is as a reading copy. Book or dust jacket listed as poor may be soiled; scuffed, stained, book may have loose joints, hinges, pages etc.  
Ex-Library: Former library copy. May have marks and stamps.
From library of: From a privately owned library.
Conditions of Sale
If you have any problems with your item please contact us first so we can resolve them as quickly as possible.
We do accept returns (please see our returns policy)