Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

By Ken Collier, Steven Galastas, Julie D. Harrelson-Stephens, et al.

Book Overview

In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday governance. Explore the state's rich political tradition with Lone Star Politics as this Nacogdoches author team explains who gets what, and how. Using the comparative method, the authors set Texas in context with other states' constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of Texas politics. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state's political landscape. This Fifth Edition expands its coverage of civil rights in the state, and includes contemporary issues such as fracking, the minimum wage, and transgender bathrooms that highlight the push and pull between federal, state, and local governments.

An Interactive eBook is also available, and you can bundle the new print edition with the interactive eBook version and save your students money. Order using bundle ISBN 978-1-5063-8415-3. Learn more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506346294
• ISBN13: 9781506346298
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Exactly what I needed

This book is exactly what I needed and came quickly. I had to have the book for class and it was cheaper online rather than on the campus bookstore. Thanks