{"product_id":"lone-star-politics-patrick-gilbert-9781793579782","title":"Lone Star Politics: Theories, Concepts, and Political Activity in Texas","description":"\u003cp\u003eLone Star Politics: Theories, Concepts, and Political Activity in Texas blends the history of political activity in the state with theories that underlie and explain this activity. Through classic and contemporary political literature, students learn about the unique political culture that exists in Texas and how governments at various levels function within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents explore topics such as the evolution and impact of the Texas Constitution, federalism, the role of local governments in the state, and the role of the executive branch. They study the legislature and judiciary and see how conservative ideology influences both public and social policy. They become familiar with the state's economy, its political parties, and their roles in the evolution of the state. The book concludes with an examination of interest groups and the parts they play in the political system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition features discussions of new political situations that have emerged since the publication of the second edition. New topics covered include the dispute between Disney World and Ron DeSantis, party politics at the country level, the role of the county treasurer, community college budget allocations, Texas's Republican legislature, and the 88th legislature session following the Uvalde school shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLone Star Politics is ideal for classes on Texas government that focus on the concepts and theories driving the state's political activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Gilbert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1793579784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781793579782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/13\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.59d","brand":"Patrick Gilbert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065828815103,"sku":"9781793579782","price":148.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2668edd3-d4ba-40e2-84e8-31eca4ffb21a.jpg?v=1768677557","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lone-star-politics-patrick-gilbert-9781793579782","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}