Texas Politics [Paperback]

Richard H. Kraemer (Author), Charldean Newell (Author), David F. Prindle (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495501131 | ISBN-13: 978-0495501138 | Publication Date: February 13, 2008 | Edition: 10

TEXAS POLITICS is a comprehensive text that explicitly and critically compares the reality of Texas government and politics to democratic theory through the exploration of three main themes: democratic ideals, conservatism, and conflict. Boxed features in every chapter bring the text to life by providing human examples of abstract principles, including a "You Decide" box where you can consider the pros and cons of important issues. The text's lively presentation of material engages you in controversial issues and encourages classroom debate. The authors' conversational writing style and use of humor make the text a pleasure to read. The new tenth edition offers an appealing full-color design and includes numerous new photos, cartoons, tables, and figures.

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"... In fact, the Newell text is much more attractive to the eye with its bold use of color. Concerning the writing style, the Newell text is a bit more conversational..."

"Newell et al.'s book appears to have a clearer and more accessible presentational style, more straightforward language, and a somewhat better mix of content." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 531 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 10 edition (February 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495501131
• ISBN-13: 978-0495501138
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Government     > State & Local Government

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Textbook format, May 9, 2001

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K. Hodges "kilroy1800" (Allen, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texas Politics (Paperback)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth $2, December 1, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Texas Politics (Paperback)

I paid $2 for this as it was an old edition, Contained all the information I needed to pass the class.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener, February 2, 2009

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E. Smith "psych_smash" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Texas Politics (Paperback)

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 :)