Texas Politics: Ideal and Reality
By Charldean Newell, David F. Prindle, James Riddlesperger
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Newell/Prindle/Riddlesperger's TEXAS POLITICS: IDEAL AND REALITY, 14th Edition explores the Texas government through the lenses of three main themes: the ideals of democratic theory, political conservatism and private influence over public policy. Thoroughly updated, it includes new coverage of the 2020 election results and their bizarre aftermath, voting versus abstention, immigration, climate change, the fight over mandatory child vaccinations, the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment, the Legislature's increasing partisan polarization, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state politics and more. Throughout, the authors help students see how state politics impact their lives personally. In addition, MindTap equips students with digital "anytime, anywhere learning" tools while providing instructors a turnkey solution to keep course materials current, relatable and engaging.
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Newell/Prindle/Riddlesperger's TEXAS POLITICS: IDEAL AND REALITY, 14th Edition explores the Texas government through the lenses of three main themes: the ideals of democratic theory, political conservatism and private influence over public policy. Thoroughly updated, it includes new coverage of the 2020 election results and their bizarre aftermath, voting versus abstention, immigration, climate change, the fight over mandatory child vaccinations, the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment, the Legislature's increasing partisan polarization, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state politics and more. Throughout, the authors help students see how state politics impact their lives personally. In addition, MindTap equips students with digital "anytime, anywhere learning" tools while providing instructors a turnkey solution to keep course materials current, relatable and engaging.
Driving home key concepts, "You Decide" point/counterpoint features in every chapter spark lively discussions inside the classroom -- and well beyond -- on such important issues as campaign financing, redistricting and Texas' role on the international stage.
Helping students maximize their study time, key terms are highlighted in bold throughout the narrative, while end-of-chapter summaries, glossary terms and study questions reinforce and review chapter material.
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1. The Context of Texas PoliticsPreview this chapter
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