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NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyPoliSciLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyPoliSciLab, search for 0134113950 / 9780134113951 Lone Star Politics, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition plus MyPoliSciLab for Texas Government -- Access Card Package, 2/e Package consists of: * 013401619X / 9780134016191 Lone Star Politics, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition, 2/e * 0134104773 / 9780134104775 MyPoliSciLab for Texas Government Valuepack Access Card MyPoliSciLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For courses in Texas Politics Show how Texas politics affects public policy Lone Star Politics provides comprehensive coverage of Texas state and local politics, with a special emphasis on policy-making and its impact on Texans. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of Texas government to help students understand how the political, cultural, and social underpinnings of the state influence policies that flow from the various levels of government. Revised with engaging new content throughout, the 2014 Elections and Updates Edition has also been updated to support achievements toward the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's eight learning outcomes for the Texas Government course. Also available with MyPoliSciLab® MyPoliSciLab for the Texas Government course extends learning online, engaging students and improving results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. And the Writing Space helps educators develop and assess concept mastery and critical thinking through writing, quickly and easily. Please note: this version of MyPoliSciLab does not include an eText. Lone Star Politics, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition is also available via REVEL(tm