Download or read book American Government and Texas Politics written by Stacey Jurhree and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Revelation of American Government and Texas Politics
Download or read book American Government Texas Politics written by Stacey Jurhree and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Texas Government written by Neal R. Tannahill and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on policy and active learning, Texas Government: Policy and Politics is a popular and accessible text that is sure to engage students in Texas politics. Known for its exceptionally accessible and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of Texas government and politics, this text is a complete teaching and learning package for students with little or no background in political science or Texas politics. It employs an emphasis on policy throughout the book, helping to make material relevant to students' lives. The author is known for his ability to provide statistical detail in an extremely lucid, non-intimidating way and his often humorous, insightful critique of Texas government. The seventh edition is thoroughly updated to include new information on topics such as controversy on school funding, campaign finance from the 2000 election, an overview of the 2002 elections, and so much more. At only 13 chapters, Tannahill's text is perfect for a 15-week semester, giving instructors and students no more and no less than they need for the average semester.
Download or read book The State of Texas written by MORA. and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Texas Politics Supplement for American Government written by Debra Dee St. John and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Government and Politics of Texas written by Gary M. Halter and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 (260 pages) and economical, this text will compliment any other material in American Government course. An electronic Test Bank is available for instructors (on CD ROM for PC) by emailing: [email protected].
Download or read book American Government and Texas Politics written by Stacey Jurhree and published by . This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Government Politics of Texas written by Gary M. Halter and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining and comparing the Lone Star State to the rest of the nation, this text provides students with a broad understanding of the factors that make Texas unique. The sixth edition includes updated information on a host of issues in Texas state and local government, including population growth, constitutional amendments, and changing partisanship in the Texas legislature. Concise and affordable, Government and Politics of Texas is a perfect supplement for American Government courses or a brief main text for upper-level courses on Texas Politics.
Download or read book American and Texas Government written by Neal R. Tannahill and published by Longman. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Texas Politics written by Cal Jillson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of this popular text is now expanded and updated to better fit the needs of a stand-alone Texas Politics course. Jillson continues to approach the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, while giving students the most even-handed, readable, and engaging description of Texas politics available today. Throughout the book students are encouraged to connect the origins and development of government and politics in Texas--from the Texas Constitution, to party competition, to the role and powers of the Governor--to its current day practice and the alternatives possible through change and reform. This text helps instructors prepare their students to master the origin and development of the Texas Constitution, the structure and powers of state and local government in Texas, how Texas fits into the U.S. federal system, as well as political participation, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas. Texas Politics offers instructors and students an unmatched range of pedagogical aids and tools. Each chapter opens with an engaging vignette and a series of focus questions to orient readers to the learning objectives at hand and concludes with a chapter summary, a list of key terms, review questions, suggested readings, and web resources. Key terms are bolded in the text, listed at the end of the chapter, and included in a glossary at the end of the book. Each chapter includes "Let's Compare" boxes to help students see how Texas sits alongside other states, and "Pro & Con" boxes to bring conflicting political views into sharper focus. Tables, figures, and photos throughout highlight the major ideas, issues, individuals, and institutions discussed.
Download or read book American Government and Politics Today Texas Edition 2009 2010 written by Steffen Schmidt and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2009-01-29 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students are often hesitant to become involved in the political process. Until now. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, TEXAS EDITION, 2009-2010 uses intriguing, real-life examples and hands-on exercises to engage students in the fascinating intricacies of American government and inspires them to participate in the political process. It’s the ideal text for the hybrid American Government/Texas Politics course as well as instructors who want to require just one book. As it introduces concepts, the text illustrates specific ways students can participate, showing through exciting examples how individuals ’including students’ can make a profound impact. Through topic-based discussions, the text illustrates that active participation can be as simple as calling a local politician to share an opinion on a local issue, registering to vote, or viewing a town council meeting on local access cable demonstrating how these seemingly small steps can make a difference. Critical thinking is promoted throughout with issue discussion, comparison, and debate. The new edition also includes expanded coverage of the 2008 presidential election. A powerful new administrative DVD and an innovative online Resource Center help you maximize your time and student results. Engaging and inspiring, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, TEXAS EDITION, 2009-2010 helps students discover the importance of active, informed citizenship. Again and again, students see the power of one to make a difference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book American Government Texas Politics written by Cal Jillson and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Government 9e How politics in America works today, how it got that way, and how it's likely to change through reform--these are the themes that pervade every chapter of Cal Jillson's highly lauded American Government: Political Development and Institutional Change. America's past is present in all aspects of the contemporary political system. Jillson uses political development and the dynamics of change as a thematic tool to help students understand how politics works now--and how institutions, participation, and policies have evolved over time to produce this political environment. In addition, Jillson helps students think critically about how American democracy might evolve further, focusing in every chapter on reform and further change. Texas Politics 6e Cal Jillson continues to approach the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, while giving students the most even-handed, readable, and engaging description of Texas politics available today. Throughout the book students are encouraged to connect the origins and development of government and politics in Texas--from the Texas Constitution, to party competition, to the role and powers of the Governor--to its current day practice and the alternatives possible through change and reform. This text helps instructors prepare their students to master the origin and development of the Texas Constitution, the structure and powers of state and local government in Texas, how Texas fits into the U.S. federal system, as well as political participation, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas.
Download or read book American Government and Politics Texas Edition written by Joseph M. Bessette and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Government and Politics, Texas Edition asks students to consider what U.S. citizenship really means. Unique chapters on citizenship and civic culture focus on the issues of civic participation and the implications of good citizenship. Combined with 7 chapters on Texas Politics, this textbook will fulfill the two semester sequence of American Government/Texas Politics by providing thorough coverage of the importance of the founding of our country and on the meaning of citizenship.
Download or read book Lone Star Politics written by Ken Collier and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 947 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I really love this textbook. It is easy to read and flows logically. [...] as far as an "assigned reading" book for a face-to-face lecture goes, the book is top notch." —Brian Naples, Panola College In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition with Lone Star Politics as this local author team explains who gets what and how. Utilizing the comparative method, the authors set Texas in context with other states′ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state′s political landscape. The Sixth Edition expands its coverage on civil rights in the state, as well as contemporary issues highlighting the push-pull relationship between the state and federal and local governments. A Complete Teaching & Learning Package Interactive eBook Includes access to video, multimedia tools, and much more! Save when you bundle the interactive eBook with the new edition. Order using bundle ISBN: 978-1-5443-6568-8. Learn more. SAGE coursepacks FREE! Easily import our quality instructor and student resource content into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Learn more. SAGE edge FREE online resources for students that make learning easier. See how your students benefit. Bundle and save! When bundled with the new edition of Lone Star Politics, your students can receive the following books from our trending topics series for free. Texas State and Local Media: Use Bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-6542-8 The Learning Outcomes Guide to accompany Lone Star Politics Use Bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-2167-7
Download or read book Texas Politics and Government written by Kim Quaile Hill and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the essential “ nuts and bolts” of Texas state and local government. Written by two highly-regarded authorities on Texas politics, “ Texas Politics and Government, Second Edition” discusses the many ways that Texas's state and local governments affect citizens' lives. The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the events of the past four years.
Download or read book Texas Politics written by Calvin C. Jillson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of this popular text is now expanded and updated to better fit the needs of a stand-alone Texas Politics course. Jillson continues to approach the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, while giving students the most even-handed, readable, and engaging description of Texas politics available today. Throughout the book students are encouraged to connect the origins and development of government and politics in Texas--from the Texas Constitution, to party competition, to the role and powers of the Governor--to its current day.
Download or read book Texas Politics and Government written by Gary A. Keith and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. A spin-off of the popular Texas chapters in the O’Connor/Sabato/Keith/Haag, American Government: Continuity and Change, Texas Edition, the fourth edition of Texas Politics and Government examines the unique character of Texas politics and government and traces how it has changed or remained constant over its history. The authors argue that in order to understand Texas politics and government today, we must understand how they have evolved over time.
