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Lone Star Politics Ken Collier

Lone Star Politics By Ken Collier

Lone Star Politics by Ken Collier

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Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas by Ken Collier

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.

Lone Star Politics Reviews

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
The text is informative and easy to use in a lecture. -- Celeste Rios
The main strength of this book is the attention to and depth of detail offered in the text. I find it helpful for looking at Texas government and politics comparatively. Students have commented on this as well-that comparisons to Louisiana, Alaska, etc. give them a better frame of reference for how and why Texas is uniquely situated. -- Bonnie Ford
The text strategically works to capture as many governmental and political changes across time, and the difficulties which Texas government and voters face in the ever-changing landscapes of Texas and American politics today and tomorrow while keeping in mind Texas traditionalism. -- Rebecca Jackson McElyea
The authors have created a true Texas political science textbook. Lone Star Politics is written with the intent to teach about Texas government. The book and its resources are an advantage to all who read it because you can truly tell that the authors care about educating students. -- Alicia Andreatta
Of all the textbooks I've used, Lone Star Politics is my favorite. It does an excellent job of providing a deeper look at the roots, and the making, of Texas. It not only has more to offer students, but it's depth of content makes this textbook one of the better, if not best, ones out there. -- Bonnie Ford
The authors' approach, attention to detail, and writing style in Lone Star Politics are superior. They do an excellent job at communicating local government and policies while balancing an array of relevant topics and issues. -- Brian Johnson
Being someone who is partial to tradition, I think that Lone Star Politics is a great textbook on the theme of tradition and transformation, and the subject of Texas government as a whole. The authors have created a well-organized, detailed, and scholarly textbook without being intimidating. -- Robert Findley
Lone Star Politics is definitely a stand out. The text strategically focuses on the institutional aspects of government. The authors have created a well-organized book with emphasis on traditions and changes important to Texas politics. -- John Seymour

About Ken Collier

Ken Collier was a professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He authored Between the Branches: The White House Office of Legislative Affairs and Speechwriting in the Institutionalized Presidency: Whose Line Is It? He published articles in such journals as Journal of Politics, White House Studies, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Public Choice, and Social Science Quarterly. Steven Galatas is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of Missouri. He has published articles in Journal of Politics, Public Choice, Party Politics, Politics and Policy, and PS: Political Science and Politics. His research and teaching concern comparative elections, voting behavior, and Texas judicial and legislative elections. Julie Harrelson-Stephens is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of North Texas. She has co-edited, with Rhonda L. Callaway, Exploring International Human Rights: Essential Readings and has been published in Conflict and Terrorism, PS: Political Science and Politics, Human Rights Review, and International Interactions. Her primary research interests include human rights, regime theory, and the Texas governor.

Table of Contents

Preface About the Authors CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Texas Geography History: The Birth of Texas Traditions Texas Statehood Transitions to the Twenty-First Century A Tradition of Change Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 2 TEXAS CONSTITUTIONS Constitutional Government The Federal System of the United States Texas Constitutions The Current System: The Constitution of 1876 Criticisms of the Texas Constitution Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 3 TEXAS LEGISLATURE The Texas Legislature in Context Typologies of State Legislatures: Full-Time and Part-Time Qualifications for Office and Length of Terms Representation: Theories and Demographics Winners and Losers Electing the State Legislature Legislative Organization Winners and Losers Legislative Process Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 4 TEXAS GOVERNORS The Office of the Governor Powers of the Governor Informal Powers Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 5 THE PLURAL EXECUTIVE AND BUREAUCRACY IN TEXAS The Plural Executive Boards and Commissions Bureaucratic Accountability Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 6 TEXAS JUDICIAL SYSTEM Judicial Federalism and Texas Courts Local Trial Courts County-Level Trial Courts District Courts (State-Level Trial Courts) Appellate Courts Judicial Selection Texas Judges Problems with the Texas Judiciary Alternative Systems of Judicial Selection: Appointment and Merit Criminal Justice in Texas Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 7 TEXAS-SIZED JUSTICE Justice in Texas Incarceration in Texas Rights of the Accused Law and Punishment Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS, TEXAS STYLE Democracy, Representation, and Elections in Texas Voting Rights in Texas Types of Elections in Texas Voting, Voter Registration, and Turnout Getting on the Ballot in Texas Elections Campaign Finance in Texas Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 9 POLITICAL PARTIES The Development of Political Parties in Texas Political Parties in Texas Party Organizations Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 10 ORGANIZED INTERESTS Organized Interests in Texas Politics Influencing Policy in Texas through Organized Interests The Relationship between Organized Interests and Parties Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 11 LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN TEXAS Local Government: The Basics County Government, Texas Style Cities Other Forms of Local Government Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 12 FISCAL POLICY The Policymaking Process Sources of State Revenue: Taxes Winners and Losers Sources of State Revenue: Other Resources Spending and Budgeting Fiscal Policy Tools Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 13 ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND TRADE POLICIES: TRANSFORMING TEXAS Oil and Gas in Texas Texas Energy Environmental Policy Texas Air Quality Droughts and Floods Hazardous Waste Winners and Losers Transportation Policy Winners and Losers Texas Trade Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review CHAPTER 14 SOCIAL POLICY: EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND IMMIGRATION Education Policy Winners and Losers Winners and Losers Health and Human Services Winners and Losers Immigration Policy Winners and Losers Conclusion Key Terms Active Learning Chapter Review Appendix: Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas Notes Glossary Index

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CIN1544316267G
9781544316260
1544316267
Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas by Ken Collier
Ken Collier
Used - Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
20190409
600
N/A
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