| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
284 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-267) and index. |
| Contents |
Man-made miracle -- The Texas model -- The troublesome territory -- State of hate -- Land and cattle -- Black gold -- The ungoverned -- The shadow state -- The democrats -- The rise of the right -- 21st-century Texas -- Vestigial parts -- Turning Texas blue -- The coming crackup -- Tweaking the model -- The texanization of the United States. |
| Summary |
Discusses how the laws of Texas can be used as an example for national policy in such arenas as immigration, taxes, and energy. |
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Texas may well be America's most controversial state. Skeptical outsiders have found much to be offended by in the state's politics and attitude. And yet, according to journalist (and Texan) Grieder, the United States has a great deal to learn from Texas. |
| Subject |
Texas -- History.
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Texas -- Politics and government.
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Texas -- Social conditions.
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| ISBN |
9781610391924 (pbk. : alk. paper) : $26.99 |
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1610391926 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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