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These revisions make the sixth edition better than ever:         New chapter opening vignettes emphasizing the Constitution and how it both structures political change and is continually reinterpreted        Separate chapters for civil liberties and civil rights, each subject receiving a fuller treatment than in previous editions        Updates throughout to reflect the 2010 midterm elections        Coverage of President Obama’s first two years in office         Along the way, several pedagogical features foster critical thinking and analysis:          Key terms defined in the margins on the page where they appear help students study important concepts.         Focus questions at the beginning of every chapter highlight the central learning objectives, and focus question icons throughout the chapter flag relevant discussions.         Colorful figures and charts help students visualize important information.         \"Let’s Compare\" boxes analyze how functions of government and political participation work in other countries, a proven method for better learning.         \"Pro \u0026amp; Con\" boxes bring to life a central debate in each chapter, from questions over campaign finance, bias in the media, and the balance between the president and Congress in war making, to judicial activism and restraint, gay marriage, and equitable taxes.         Time lines in every chapter give students an at-a-glance reference to important stages in political development.         End-of-chapter summaries, suggested readings, and web resources help students master the material and guide them to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics.          The companion website at www.routledge.com\/textbooks\/Jillson offers students useful study tools to master the book’s lessons, including practice quizzes, chapter summaries, flash cards, participation activities, interactive timelines, and links to further resources online. 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Jillson continues to approach the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, while giving students the most even-handed, readable, and engaging description of Texas politics available today. Throughout the book students are encouraged to connect the origins and development of government and politics in Texas--from the Texas Constitution, to party competition, to the role and powers of the Governor--to its current day practice and the alternatives possible through change and reform. This text helps instructors prepare their students to master the origin and development of the Texas Constitution, the structure and powers of state and local government in Texas, how Texas fits into the U.S. federal system, as well as political participation, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas.    Texas Politics offers instructors and students an unmatched range of pedagogical aids and tools. Each chapter opens with an engaging vignette and a series of focus questions to orient readers to the learning objectives at hand and concludes with a chapter summary, a list of key terms, review questions, suggested readings, and web resources. Key terms are bolded in the text, listed at the end of the chapter, and included in a glossary at the end of the book. Each chapter includes \"Let's Compare\" boxes to help students see how Texas sits alongside other states, and \"Pro \u0026amp; Con\" boxes to bring conflicting political views into sharper focus. Tables, figures, and photos throughout highlight the major ideas, issues, individuals, and institutions discussed.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":50350028882193,"sku":"CIN0415843626LN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0415843626.jpg?v=1751229004"},{"product_id":"texas-politics-book-cal-jillson-9780415890601","title":"Texas Politics","description":"Approaching the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, Cal Jillson's text avoids partisanship, ideology, and gimmicks to provide the most comprehensive, readable, and accurate brief description of Texas politics available today. 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Expands coverage of all media aspects including fake news, social media, responsible journalism, and related topics including foreign manipulation of the news.         Includes the most recent election results.         Addresses issues specific to the Trump Administration including unique coverage of the 25th Amendment, cabinet instability, election interferences, executive power and unitary action, and impact on the courts.         Updates in all tables, figures, suggested readings plus photo updates throughout.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50351588770065,"sku":"CIN0367893487G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":50697836888337,"sku":"NGR9780367893484","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0367893487.jpg?v=1751260208"},{"product_id":"american-government-book-cal-jillson-9780415537353","title":"American Government","description":"History matters. America’s past is present in all aspects of the contemporary political system. Cal Jillson uses political development and the dynamics of change as a tool to help students understand how politics works now—and how institutions, participation, and policies have evolved over time to produce this political environment. Going one step further, Jillson helps students think critically about how American democracy might evolve further, focusing in every chapter on reform and further change.    These revisions make the Seventh Edition better than ever:             The latest details on all aspects of American politics, including the 2012 elections, keep students current             Coverage of Obama’s full first term and heightened polarization in Congress help students see the importance of institutional development            A renewed emphasis throughout on the importance of race, ethnicity, and gender in the development of American politics helps students understand the full picture of political participation.           In a streamlined presentation, Jillson delivers a concise and engaging narrative to help students understand the complexities and importance of American politics. 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New to the eighth edition  • Covers the 2020 national elections, the 2021 legislative session, and the 2018 state and national elections as they affect Texas.  • Highlights Governor Greg Abbott’s call for policy solutions to the vulnerability of the Texas energy grid; Texas voter eligibility laws; the coronavirus recovery program; and preparation for redistricting in the wake of the 2020 census.  • Provides a detailed study of the 2022–2023 state budget and the taxing and spending decisions that went into it, including the school funding and property tax reforms of 2019.  .","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50376757805329,"sku":"CIN103201587XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/103201587X.jpg?v=1751048132"},{"product_id":"american-government-book-cal-jillson-9781138229686","title":"American Government","description":"How politics in America works today, how it got that way, and how it’s likely to change through reform—these are the themes that pervade every chapter of Cal Jillson’s highly lauded American Government: Political Development and Institutional Change. 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