Compare the reality of Texas government and olitics to to the ideals of democratic theory with TEXAS POLITICS (WITH INFOTRAC). Exploring three themes: democratic ideals, conservatism, and conflict, this in-depth book introduces you to the political trends and controversial issues taking place in Texas today. This intriguing text explores everything from campaign financing to Texas's role on the international stage. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Texas politics!
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On Chapter One: "This might be the best 30 page introductory chapter on Texas ever written."
On Chapter Three: "Kraemer’s handling of interest group politics is masterful. His discussion on interest group organization and lobbying is brief and articulate. He does an excellent job on discussing the major players in Texas interest group."
On Chapter Ten: "Kraemer’s chapter on the Judiciary is the best that I have ever seen. It is without compare."
"Based on conversation with my students, this book is well written, easy to read and easy to comprehend and easy to find the information needed (it is well organized)."
"The greatest strength of this book is the wealth of information that it provides the reader in a well-organized manner."
"The book’s greatest strength is its engaging style. The writers do an effective job of critically analyzing the Texas political system while making the subject matter come alive. I think at times in the book the text is more like a conversation than a lecture, which tends to attract and keep the attention of my students. Probably the most impressive aspect of the presentation style is the use of humor. The authors incorporate humor in their analysis through the use of political cartoons, unusual examples, and striking statistics but do so in a timely and appropriate manner. Something that is hard to find in most textbooks."
"Short of a major change in the way I teach my course or a radical reorganization of the textbook, it will be number one on my adoption list."
On Chapter Three: "Kraemer’s handling of interest group politics is masterful. His discussion on interest group organization and lobbying is brief and articulate. He does an excellent job on discussing the major players in Texas interest group."
On Chapter Ten: "Kraemer’s chapter on the Judiciary is the best that I have ever seen. It is without compare."
"Based on conversation with my students, this book is well written, easy to read and easy to comprehend and easy to find the information needed (it is well organized)."
"The greatest strength of this book is the wealth of information that it provides the reader in a well-organized manner."
"The book’s greatest strength is its engaging style. The writers do an effective job of critically analyzing the Texas political system while making the subject matter come alive. I think at times in the book the text is more like a conversation than a lecture, which tends to attract and keep the attention of my students. Probably the most impressive aspect of the presentation style is the use of humor. The authors incorporate humor in their analysis through the use of political cartoons, unusual examples, and striking statistics but do so in a timely and appropriate manner. Something that is hard to find in most textbooks."
"Short of a major change in the way I teach my course or a radical reorganization of the textbook, it will be number one on my adoption list."
About the Author
Richard Kraemer served 21 years of active duty in the Air Force before starting his teaching career. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Government, the University of Texas at Austin, in 1970 and has been a faculty member there since 1965. His field is American Government, specializing in Texas Politics and National Security Policy. He is the author and co-author of over a dozen books, mostly about Texas politics, as well as other publications. Dr. Kraemer is the recipient of two teaching awards, the Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching and a national award from the Arnold Air Society.
Charldean Newell (Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin) is the co-author of TEXAS POLITICS, THE EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGER, and CITY EXECUTIVES. In addition to Texas politics, her research interests include local government and human resources management. During a distinguished career, Professor Newell has received four notable national awards: honorary lifetime membership in the International City/County Management Association, the Staats Career Public Service Award from the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the Donald C. Stone Award in intergovernmental relations from the American Society for Public Administration, and elective membership in the National Academy of Public Administration. Professor Newell also earned recognition from students and colleagues at the University of North Texas, including being named an Honor Professor by the Student Association, receiving distinguished service awards from the UNT Ex-Students Association and the President's Council, and being recognized by her college and the university as a whole for her work.
David Prindle (Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has published research in the areas of voting and parties, energy policy, the presidency, and the politics of the entertainment media. His first book, PETROLEUM POLITICS AND THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION, won the V.O. Key, Jr. Award, given by the Southern Political Science Association to the best book on Southern politics. He also has written THE POLITICS OF GLAMOUR: IDEOLOGY AND DEMOCRACY IN THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD and RISKY BUSINESS: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF HOLLYWOOD. Professor Prindle is a past recipient of both the Allen Shivers Award for the best teacher in the MIT Department of Government and the Harry Ransom Award for Teaching Excellence, given to the best teacher in the MIT College of Liberal Arts.
Charldean Newell (Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin) is the co-author of TEXAS POLITICS, THE EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGER, and CITY EXECUTIVES. In addition to Texas politics, her research interests include local government and human resources management. During a distinguished career, Professor Newell has received four notable national awards: honorary lifetime membership in the International City/County Management Association, the Staats Career Public Service Award from the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the Donald C. Stone Award in intergovernmental relations from the American Society for Public Administration, and elective membership in the National Academy of Public Administration. Professor Newell also earned recognition from students and colleagues at the University of North Texas, including being named an Honor Professor by the Student Association, receiving distinguished service awards from the UNT Ex-Students Association and the President's Council, and being recognized by her college and the university as a whole for her work.
David Prindle (Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has published research in the areas of voting and parties, energy policy, the presidency, and the politics of the entertainment media. His first book, PETROLEUM POLITICS AND THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION, won the V.O. Key, Jr. Award, given by the Southern Political Science Association to the best book on Southern politics. He also has written THE POLITICS OF GLAMOUR: IDEOLOGY AND DEMOCRACY IN THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD and RISKY BUSINESS: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF HOLLYWOOD. Professor Prindle is a past recipient of both the Allen Shivers Award for the best teacher in the MIT Department of Government and the Harry Ransom Award for Teaching Excellence, given to the best teacher in the MIT College of Liberal Arts.
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This book is a comprehensive look at Texas politics which in itself is somewhat confusing, but the style of the book tends to cloud the issue even more. It sometimes uses examples that are not exactly on point and if you don't live in Texas than you may not fully understand the point of reference it comes from. Overall though, it is a detailed and comprehensive. The book offers some great study questions at the end of each chapter. This book tends to really very frank with it's criticism of the Texas political machine and on occasion it leans to the right somewhat, but heck, this is Texas, what did you expect.
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I paid $2 for this as it was an old edition, Contained all the information I needed to pass the class.
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An eye opener,
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This book is a must have for those interested in Texas politics and want a great starting book to get them involved. The cartoons in this book are very thought provoking; Just by checking them out you'll have your own summary on some of the major obstacles in Texas politics... I finished my class and im keeping the book for future references :)
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