Texas is in a bit of a dilemma―it is a rapidly growing state saddled with a constitution that was written by conservative farmers in 1876. Texas’s government struggles to meet the needs of an increasingly diversified population and the challenges of an economy driven by large multi-national corporations, many on the cutting edge of the information age. How has Texas developed and flourished over the years, but failed to fully respond to these changes? 
Lone Star Politics explicitly focuses on the disconnect between the outsized myth of Texas with its legendary political history and the reality of the state’s day-to-day governance to help explain who gets what resources and how they are distributed. The engaging and accessible writing style makes this a book that students of all levels will actually want to read. And when they do, they’ll get both description and analysis, a balance of institutions and behavior, as well as comparisons of Texas with other states. 
"Texas vs. _______" feature boxes use narrative, tabular data, and critical thinking questions to show how Texas works differently from the rest of the country, while "Texas Legends" boxes show how certain celebrated figures and institutions influence Texans and their identity as well as shape Texas politics today. 
The chapter structure fits perfectly with Barbour and Wright’s American Government text, Keeping the Republic. Discounted packages and customized versions are available―please contact us at collegesales@cqpress.com to learn more.

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

History

Collier, Ken

Galatas, Steven E.

Harrelson-Stephens, Julie D.

Americas

CQ Press

In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition with Lone Star Politics as the author team explains who gets what and how.\nUtilizing 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. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state′s political landscape. The highly anticipated Seventh Edition includes coverage of the state′s response to the COVID pandemic, brand new chapter-level learning objectives, updated demographic and immigration statistics, and new Discussion Starter questions to help in-class discussion on critical policy debates.\nAlso available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about Lone Star Politics - Vantage Digital Option, Seventh Edition [ISBN: 978-1-0718-2048-3]

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Explore the rich political tradition of Texas with the Eighth Edition of Lone Star 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.\nAlso available in SAGE Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Learn more about 978-1-0718-9069-1, Lone Star Politics - Vantage Learning Platform, Eighth Edition.

Lone Star Politics delves into the state′s rich political tradition by exploring how myth often clashes with the reality of everyday governance. Explaining who gets what and how within the state, this Nacogdoches author team provides an engaging narrative on the evolution of Texas politics, utilizing the comparative method to set Texas in context with other states′ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions. Responding to user demand, Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, and Julie Harrelson-Stephens have split or added chapters to provide more in-depth coverage of much-desired topics, including the legislature and legislative process, the governor and bureaucracy, parties and organized interests, as well as fiscal, criminal justice, and social policy. In addition, new chapter objectives and critical thinking questions reinforce learning and encourage analysis. Beyond more depth and breadth, the new third edition now features a full-color design. Lone Star Politics delivers well-crafted and colorful content without breaking the bank.

1. Introduction2. Constitution3. Legislature4. Legislative Process5. Governor6. Bureaucracy7. Courts8. Justice9. Campaigns and Elections10. Parties11. Organized Interests12. Local Government13. Fiscal Policy14. Social Policy: Education, Healthcare, Welfare15. Social Policy: Environment, Immigration, Transportation

Lone Star Politics Electronic Version: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics, by Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, and Julie Harrelson-Stephens, delves into Texas’s rich political tradition, exploring how myth often clashes with the reality of modern governance. The new Fourth Edition is thoroughly updated, and includes expanded coverage of federalism, Rick Perry’s legacy as governor, the impact of the state’s growing diversity on political participation and behavior, and important policy discussion around fracking, education reforms, and immigration. New full-page infographics visually capture a chapter’s key concepts, making the abstract understandable and comparisons easy.

In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday governance. The Nacogdoches author team (Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, &amp; Julie Harrelson-Stephens) of Lone Star Politics explores the state’s rich political tradition and explains who gets what, and how by setting Texas in context with other states’ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government. This Fifth Edition expands its coverage of civil rights in the state, and includes the contemporary issues that highlight the push and pull between federal, state, and local governments.

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Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics Electronic Version: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas