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Lone Star Politics
Tradition and Transformation in Texas
Ninth Edition
- Ken Collier - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
- Steven Galatas - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
- Julie Harrelson-Stephens - Stephen F. Austin State University, USA
- Matthew Newton - Lone Star College - Kingwood
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January 2025 | 592 pages | CQ Press
In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state's rich political tradition and modern transformation with Lone Star Politics.
Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states' constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. This gives students a strong sense of why Texas Government is the way it is, how it works, and just how unique Texas is among its fellow states.
The highly anticipated Ninth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on Texas Media, along with the "tried and true" updates in every chapter that highlight the push-pull relationship between the state, federal, and local governments.
Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states' constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. This gives students a strong sense of why Texas Government is the way it is, how it works, and just how unique Texas is among its fellow states.
The highly anticipated Ninth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on Texas Media, along with the "tried and true" updates in every chapter that highlight the push-pull relationship between the state, federal, and local governments.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Texas Constitutions
Chapter 3 Texas Legislature
Chapter 4 Texas Governors
Chapter 5 The Plural Executive and Bureaucracy in Texas
Chapter 6 Texas Judicial System
Chapter 7 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in Texas
Chapter 8 Campaigns and Elections, Texas Style
Chapter 9 Political Parties
Chapter 10 Organized Interests
Chapter 11 Texas Media
Chapter 12 Local Government in Texas
Chapter 13 Fiscal Policy
Chapter 14 Energy, Environment, Transportation, and Trade Policies: Transforming Texas
Chapter 15 Social Policy: Education, Health, and Immigration
Appendix: Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas
Glossary
Notes
Index
I have used many Texas Government textbooks over the years, but Lone Star Politics is my favorite. It gives students the important facts of how Texas institutions work but still keeps them engaged. The fun and fascinating Texas characters one encounters in the 'Texas Legends' boxes are worth the price of admission; they encourage my students as they research and write about Texas Legends themselves.
University of St. Thomas
I have used Lone Star Politics in my Texas state and local government classes for the last two years. The authors continue to provide a concise and trenchant overview of Texas politics and institutions. Additionally, the inclusion of imbedded quizzes in Vantage helps students to immediately test their comprehension of the text.
Galveston College
Vantage Reference:
Lone Star Politics - Vantage Learning Platform
Sage College Publishing
