Pre-Owned Texas Government: Policy and Politics (9th Edition) (Paperback) 0321414667 9780321414663

With an emphasis on public policy and active learning, this popular and accessible text is sure to engage students in Texas politics and illustrate the impact their government has on their lives. This lively introduction to Texas government and politics offers an extremely readable writing style and an abundance of useful study aids in every chapter to make the material accessible to students of every level. Emphasizing public policy throughout, it shows students the impact that government has on their lives, thus making the material relevant and engaging.To further engage students, each chapter features an active learning exercise and, in the Eighth Edition, new Getting Involved boxes that encourage civic participation. This insightful and sometimes humorous critique of Texas government has been thoroughly updated to include coverage of the most recent legislative session, current issues faced by the state, and much more.