
Texas Politics and Government
Continuity and Change
Pearson (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 23. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-205-55123-1 (ISBN)
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Description
A four color Texas politics text that provides accessible and comprehensive coverage of Texas politics and government, utilizing a historical perspective.
A spin-off of the popular Texas chapters in the O'Connor/Sabato/Haag/Keith, American Government: Continuity and Change, Texas Edition, the second edition of this four-color book by a bestselling author team examines the unique character of Texas politics and government and traces how it has changed or remained constant over its history. The authors argue that in order to understand Texas politics and government today, we must understand how they have evolved over time. In addition, the authors provide a plethora of boxed features designed to engage students in debates over key political issues, in critical thinking, and in the current and historical political climate of their state.
A spin-off of the popular Texas chapters in the O'Connor/Sabato/Haag/Keith, American Government: Continuity and Change, Texas Edition, the second edition of this four-color book by a bestselling author team examines the unique character of Texas politics and government and traces how it has changed or remained constant over its history. The authors argue that in order to understand Texas politics and government today, we must understand how they have evolved over time. In addition, the authors provide a plethora of boxed features designed to engage students in debates over key political issues, in critical thinking, and in the current and historical political climate of their state.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
649 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-55123-1 (9780205551231)
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06/2009
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€75.79
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Content
Table of Contents:
1. Ideas, People, and Economics in Texas Politics.
2. Constitutionalism.
3. Voting and Participating: Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Elections.
4. The Legislative Branch.
5. The Governor and Executive Branch.
6. The Judicial Branch.
7. Local Governments.
8. Public Policy in Texas.
1. Ideas, People, and Economics in Texas Politics.
2. Constitutionalism.
3. Voting and Participating: Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Elections.
4. The Legislative Branch.
5. The Governor and Executive Branch.
6. The Judicial Branch.
7. Local Governments.
8. Public Policy in Texas.