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 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. The author is known for his ability to provide statistical detail in an extremely lucid, non-intimidating way and his 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.
--Jack Christie , Texas State Board of Education State Board of Education Should the state make investment decisions based only on financial reasons or should it also consider social and moral factors ? In 1998 , the Texas State Board ...
Based on its successful parent text Texas Government, 4e, this brief edition surveys the processes and complexities of government in Texas. Professor Tannahill has condensed and thoroughly updated the material through the 1994 election.
This book is published as a "Longman Study Edition;" Neal Tannahill has therefore written a set of chapter tests -- consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions -- for each chapter.
This new edition is published as a Longman Study Edition and therefore contains a battery of chapter tests for student study and practice.
Texas Government: Policy Politics
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Updated in its 12th edition, Texas Government introduces the essentials of Texas government and its often colorful politics in a way that any reader can understand.
Texas Government: Policy and Politics
Texas Government: Policy Politics