Government and Politics in the Lone Star State: Theory and Practice (6th Edition) [Paperback]

L. Tucker Gibson (Author), Clay M Robison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0136155553 | ISBN-13: 978-0136155553 | Edition: 6

  Written to be readable and accessible, Politics and Government in the Lone Star State takes both a journalistic and political science approach. This book concentrates on the changes in demographic, political, economic, and social—that contribute to the configuration of contemporary Texas politics. Using theory, research of other scholars, observation, anecdotes, and humor, the authors examine the nuances of change in mass political behavior and decisions of political actors at the state and local levels Readable and engaging, the chapters cover the following topics: the social and economic milieu; the Texas Constitution; intergovernmental relationships; interest groups and power in Texas politics; the mass media; the party system; elections, campaigns, and political behavior; the Texas legislature; the Texas executive; bureaucracy and policy implementation; the judicial system in Texas; local government in Texas; and contemporary public policy issues. An excellent reference resource for anyone interested in Texas governnment, including those in the political, judicial, and policy-making arenas.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Reflecting the insights of authors who have written about, taught, or participated in Texas government and politics for over 20 years, this text explores Texas government and its relationship to the people it serves and to the federal and local governments that form the American political system. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Reflecting the insights of authors who have written about, taught, or participated in Texas government and politics for over 30 years, this extremely readable book explores Texas government and its relationship to the people it serves and to the federal and local governments that form the American political system. It improves readers' civic literacy, and will start them on a lifelong journey in developing the concepts, skills, and behaviors that will make political and governmental institutions more responsive to their needs, interests and expectations. Chapter topics cover the social and economic milieu of Texas politics; the Texas constitution; intergovernmental relationships; interest groups and power in Texas politics; the mass media; the party system; elections, campaigns, and political behavior; the Texas legislature; the Texas executive; bureaucracy and policy implementation; the judicial system; local government; and contemporary public policy issues in Texas. For anyone who wants a better understanding of the legislative theory and actual practice of state politics and government—especially the citizens of Texas. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (July 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136155553
• ISBN-13: 978-0136155553
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #983,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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