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About Texas Government
About the Book
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Summary
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 it 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 and distinguishing it from others on the market. The author is known for his ability to provide statistical detail in an extremely lucid, non-intimidating way and 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.
Features
- Companion Website. A highly interactive sites offering enriching chapter by chapter resources for both students and instructors. Log on to www.ablongman.com/tannahill and explore its outstanding features.
- Each chapter includes a “Learning Activity” that gets students actively involved in material and applying concepts they’ve learned. These can be assigned as a homework assignment, group project, or in-class exercise.
- Text is known for its clear writing style with a student and instructor-friendly approach.
- Study aides such as chapter opening “Outlines,” “Learning Objectives,” “Learning Exercise,” and “Key Terms” for each chapter help students organize their study by giving them an idea of the most important points.
New to this Edition
- NEW! 13-chapter organization! Chapter 14 on criminal justice on has been removed, and its contents inserted into other relevant chapters, to make this a streamlined, eminently teachable text.
- NEW! comparative boxes, National Perspective boxes in each chapter discuss policy and politics in another state, to give students a comparative perspective.
- "What is Your Opinion?” questions are now interspersed throughout each chapter. These ask students to think about some of the political controversies discussed, helping to develop students’ critical thinking skills.
- The text has been updated to reflect major legislation that has passed since the last edition published.
- Close attention is given to the changes forced by George W. Bush’s election to the office of the presidency. Also includes coverage of the search for a new Lt. Governor when the former one has been promoted.
- Revised Chapter 9 discusses the last years of the Bush administration and the first years of the Perry administration.
- Chapter 7 is thoroughly updated with data from the most recent elections. In particular, the campaign finance information from the 2000 election, an overview of the 2002 elections, and discusses campaign finance regulations in Texas. Ample use of online sources of campaign contribution data shows who is giving money to candidates for office in the Lone Star State.
- The redistricting section in Chapter 7 haw been rewritten to highlight the fight over redistricting following the 2000 Census.
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