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Lone Star Politics
Tradition and Transformation in Texas
Seventh Edition
- Ken Collier - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
- Steven Galatas - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
- Julie Harrelson-Stephens - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
December 2020 | 576 pages | CQ Press
In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state's rich political tradition with Lone Star Politics as the author team explains who gets what and how.
Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states' constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state's political landscape. The highly anticipated Seventh Edition includes coverage of the state's response to the COVID pandemic, brand new chapter-level learning objectives, updated demographic and immigration statistics, and new Discussion Starter questions to help in-class discussion on critical policy debates.
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Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states' constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state's political landscape. The highly anticipated Seventh Edition includes coverage of the state's response to the COVID pandemic, brand new chapter-level learning objectives, updated demographic and immigration statistics, and new Discussion Starter questions to help in-class discussion on critical policy debates.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo.
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Preface
About the Authors
CHAPTER 1. Introduction
CHAPTER 2. Texas Constitutions
CHAPTER 3. Texas Legislature
CHAPTER 4. Texas Governors
CHAPTER 5. The Plural Executive and Bureaucracy in Texas
CHAPTER 6. Texas Judicial System
CHAPTER 7. Texas-Sized Justice
CHAPTER 8. Campaigns and Elections, Texas Style
CHAPTER 9. Political Parties
CHAPTER 10. Organized Interests
CHAPTER 11. Local Government in Texas
CHAPTER 12. Fiscal Policy
CHAPTER 13. Energy, Environment, Transportation, and Trade Policies: Transforming Texas
CHAPTER 14. Social Policy: Education, Health, and Immigration
Appendix: Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas
Glossary
Notes
Index
Supplements
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