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.

Government and Politics in the Lone Star State: Theory and Practice (4th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Robison, Clay

Gibson, L. Tucker

Politics & Government

Pearson College Div

Politics in America uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics—“Who gets what, when, and how”—as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Focusing on the millennial election year, Dye's lively and absorbing narrative examines the struggle for power—the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arena—and an abundance of feature boxes explore timely issues and opinions, draw cross-cultural comparisons, and introduce important people. One of the most well known political scientists, Tom Dye has written a balanced, and exceedingly readable book. The Texas Edition provides complete coverage of all aspects of politics and political culture, the constitution, political participants and institutions and political outcomes with regard to personal liberty, civil rights, the economy and national security, as well as specifics on Texas policy. For individuals interested in American and Texas politics.

Politics in America, Texas Edition (Election Reprint) (4th Edition)

History

Dye, Thomas R.

Dye, Thomas

Americas

This highly-regarded introduction to politics in America is clearly and concisely written, providing the reader with a great basis for understanding our political system. Included in this edition is a study of politics in Texas, an important facet of politics in our country. With its timely illustrations, case studies, and explanation of current controversies, it is a must-read for anyone interested in how our political system functions. This lively, absorbing narrative examines the struggle for power: the participants, stakes, processes, and the institutional arenas. This Texas edition includes additional chapters concerning politics in that state: the social and economic milieu; the Texas Constitution; interest groups, political parties and elections; the legislature; the executive branch and bureaucracy; the judiciary; and local government in Texas. For anyone interested in our American political system; especially those with an interest in Texas politics, including government workers, policymakers, and politicians.

Politics in America, Texas Edition (5th Edition)

Gibson, Tucker

Taking both a journalistic and political science approach, this book concentrates on the changes—demographic, political, economic, and social—that contribute to the contemporary politics of Texas. Through theory, observation, anecdotes, and humor, the authors address the nuances of the political behavior and decisions of Texas' political actors. 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.

Politics And Government In The Lone Star State: Theory And Practice

Gibson, L. Tucker, Jr.

PRENTICE/HALL

For courses in American Government. This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics-"Who gets what, when, and how"-as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our country, well-known political scientist Tom Dye has written a lively and absorbing narrative examining the struggle for power: the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arenas. An abundance of feature boxes explore timely issues and opinions, draw cross-cultural comparisons, and introduce important people.

Politics in America : Basic

With a focus on conflict and the struggle for power and a powerful supplements package, this textbook ignites students' interest in American politics.   This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics–“Who gets what, when, and how”–as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our country, well-known political scientist Tom Dye has written a lively and absorbing narrative examining the struggle for power: the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arenas. An abundance of feature boxes explore timely issues and opinions, draw cross-cultural comparisons, and introduce important people.

Politics in America: Brief Texas Edition

For courses in American Government and Texas Politics. This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our country, well-known political scientist Tom Dye has written a lively and absorbing narrative examining the struggle for power: the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arenas. An abundance of feature boxes explore timely issues and opinions, draw cross-cultural comparisons, and introduce important people.

Politics In America: Texas Edition

The most authoritative text for American Government, Government By the People is always one step ahead. Building on a long tradition of clear and accessible writing, sound scholarship, and currency, it has become the most reliable, responsive, and respected text for today's American government course. Its distinguished author team addresses your needs and the needs of your students in every edition--with the most innovative response to teaching trends, as well as trends in the discipline. With this text's essential foundation, students will be set to respond--as involved American citizens--to the political issues facing their country, and their world, in the twenty-first century.

Government By The People: Texas Version

O′Brien, David M.

Light, Paul Charles

Magleby, David B.

BURNS, JAMES MacGREGOR

Peltason, J.W.

Cronin, Thomas E.

Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement. Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives. Everything about the bookthe writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the textis designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

Living Democracy: Texas Edition

Shea, Daniel M.

Smith, Christopher E.

Green, Joanne Connor

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Government and Politics in the Lone Star State: Theory and Practice (4th Edition)

Politics in America, Texas Edition (Election Reprint) (4th Edition)

Politics in America, Texas Edition (5th Edition)

Politics And Government In The Lone Star State: Theory And Practice

Politics in America : Basic

Politics in America: Brief Texas Edition

Politics In America: Texas Edition

Government By The People: Texas Version

Politics In America: Texas Edition

Living Democracy: Texas Edition