Texas Politics Today, Enhanced (MindTap Course List)

Jones, Mark; Maxwell, William; Crain, Ernest; Davis, Morhea; Wlezein, Christopher

ISBN 10: 133779984X / ISBN 13: 9781337799843

Published by Cengage Learning, 2019

Seller Inventory # 133779984X-3-35280582

Synopsis:

Offering unrivaled coverage of the Lone Star State, TEXAS POLITICS TODAY, ENHANCED, 18th Edition helps you to think critically, get active and find your own place in the current political arena. Reflecting the latest trends and issues, it offers expanded coverage of ideology and social issues, Texas demographic changes, the rising importance of Latinos in Texas politics and the growing role of social and digital media. It also includes special focus on such key issues as immigration, LGBT politics, gun control policies, abortion laws, the culture wars in education and more. First person essays from the governor, political activists, campaign consultants and others illustrate how Texas politics works in real-world practice. The text closes the gap between political theory and practice, and shows you how Texas compares with other states. Also available: MindTap.

About the Author: William Earl Maxwell is a professor emeritus at San Antonio College, where he has taught courses in U.S. and Texas government since 1971. Throughout his career Maxwell has focused on innovative teaching techniques and improving the teaching and learning environments for students. As part of that effort, in 1975 Maxwell co-authored UNDERSTANDING TEXAS POLITICS, his first text on Texas government. He also co-authored such texts as POLITICS IN TEXAS and THE CHALLENGE OF TEXAS POLITICS: TEXT WITH READINGS. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at Sam Houston State University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Texas Politics Today, Enhanced (MindTap ...
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good