Essentials of Texas Politics - Softcover

Kraemer, Richard H.; Newell, Charldean; Prindle, David F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495006793 ISBN 13: 9780495006794

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

ESSENTIALS OF TEXAS POLITICS lives up to its name as a text that truly the covers the essentials-the key concepts-that you need to understand in order to succeed in the Texas Politics course. This concise yet comprehensive overview compares the reality of Texas to the democratic ideal through a thought-provoking reform orientation. ESSENTIALSOF TEXAS POLITICS will engage you to think about controversial issues that will motivate you to participate in class debate.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Kraemer served 21 years of active duty in the Air Force before starting his teaching career. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Government, the University of Texas at Austin, in 1970 and has been a faculty member there since 1965. His field is American Government, specializing in Texas Politics and National Security Policy. He is the author and co-author of over a dozen books, mostly about Texas politics, as well as other publications. Dr. Kraemer is the recipient of two teaching awards, the Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching and a national award from the Arnold Air Society.

Review:

"I especially like the three themes chosen by the authors of the text. They are timely and appropriate for the study of Texas government."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0495006793
• ISBN 13: 9780495006794
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320