Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas - Couverture souple

Collier, Ken; Galatas, Steven E.; Harrelson-Stephens, Julie D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1452217696 ISBN 13 : 9781452217697

Editeur : CQ Press, 2013

Synopsis

Lone Star Politics delves into the stateÆs rich political tradition by exploring how myth often clashes with the reality of everyday governance. Explaining who gets what and how within the state, this Nacogdoches author team provides an engaging narrative on the evolution of Texas politics, utilizing the comparative method to set Texas in context with other statesÆ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions. Responding to user demand, the authors have split or added chapters to provide more in-depth coverage of much-desired topics, including the legislature and legislative process, the governor and bureaucracy, parties and organized interests, as well as fiscal, criminal justice, and social policy. In addition, new chapter objectives and critical thinking questions reinforce learning and encourage analysis. Students will come away with a strong understanding of Texas government and the needed foundation to assess the stateÆs political landscape. Beyond more depth and breadth, the new third edition now features a full-color design. The bookÆs photos, tables, charts, and maps leap off the page in vivid detail and help students focus on key takeaways. Lone Star Politics delivers well-crafted and colorful content without breaking the bank.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Ken Collier was a professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He authored Between the Branches: The White House Office of Legislative Affairs and Speechwriting in the Institutionalized Presidency: Whose Line Is It? He published articles in such journals as Journal of Politics, White House Studies, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Public Choice, and Social Science Quarterly.

Steven Galatas (PhD, University of Missouri) is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. He has published articles in Journal of Politics, Public Choice, Party Politics, Politics and Policy, and PS: Political Science and Politics. His research and teaching concern comparative elections, voting behavior, and Texas judicial and legislative elections.

Julie Harrelson-Stephens (PhD, University of North Texas) is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. She has co-edited, with Rhonda L. Callaway, Exploring International Human Rights: Essential Readings and has been published in Conflict and Terrorism, PS: Political Science and Politics, Human Rights Review, and International Interactions. Her primary research interests include human rights, regime theory, and the Texas governor.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CQ Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1452217696
• ISBN 13: 9781452217697
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible