Government and Politics of Texas [Paperback]

Gary M Halter (Author), Gary Halter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072511931 | ISBN-13: 978-0072511932 | Publication Date: July 28, 2001 | Edition: 3

By examining and comparing the Lone Star state to the rest of the nation, this text offers a broad understanding of the differences that make Texas unique. In this text, you will find: updated Texas election issues, an exploration of the historical and cultural development of Texas; discussion of the changing nature of government and politics in Texas, and in the U.S. that ties theory to the real world; Highlight boxes featuring lively anecdotes and every chapter now includes Internet resources. Brief (256 pages) and economical, this text will compliment any other material in American Government course.

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About the Author

Gary Halter is a Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University in College Station. He is a native of Amarillo and Wichita Falls, Texas and his PhD is from the University of Maryland. He served as the Mayor of College Station, Texas for six years and as a council member for five years. He has worked as a consultant to many city councils in Texas and in other states on goal setting and policy making. With Harvey Tucker, is a co-author of the Texas Legislative Almanac. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing; 3 edition (July 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072511931
• ISBN-13: 978-0072511932
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,469,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile reading, January 24, 2006

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Tita (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Government and Politics of Texas (Paperback)

This book compares Texas politics to the other states and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the system. The book is very concise but gives enough information. This is not a book for someone who wants ALL the details listed. It is more for someone who wants a general view of the way things are done in Texas politics; someone who wants to learn where Texas comes from and why things are done the way they are done.

Texas is different to other states in many aspects. This book helps you understand this and put it into perspective. I really enjoyed reading it; you can always do your own research and expand on any topic you want to learn about. I definitely think the book is worth the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Government and Politics of America, June 16, 2011

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Tameka I. Stanley "dedicated teacher" (WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Government and Politics of Texas (Paperback)

A very good buy. The book was clean with minor scuffs and was in the conditions stated on the review. An overall good buy.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Weakly written text reveals little about TX politics, March 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Government and Politics of Texas (Paperback)

Halter's text attempts with modest success to detail the structure and function of the governing bodies of this strange state of TX. Poorly written, with numerous errors, of both a factual and cosmetic nature, this book should prove useful in perpetuating the low level of expectations promulgated by TX universities. Illustrations are often confusing and misplaced, with inconsistencies in printing and content alike.

Don't purchase this book unless you are from TX, as you will be in for a rude awakening.