In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition and modern transformation with Lone Star Politics.Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states′ cons...

Imagine an America where politicians, governmental institutions, schools, new technologies, and interest groups work together to promote informed, engaged citizens. Civic Education in the Twenty-First Century brings together scholars from various disciplines to show how such a United States is possible today. Inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville’s analysis of American democracy in the early 1800s, this edited volume represents a multidimensional evaluation of civic education in its new and va...