| The Sagebrush State, 5th Edition: Nevada's History, Government, and Politics Volume 5 Contributor(s): Bowers, Michael W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1943859744 ISBN-13: 9781943859740 Publisher: University of Nevada Press OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - State - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| Dewey: 979.3 |
| LCCN: 2018004689 |
| Series: Shepperson Nevada History |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 332 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nevada's politics are in large measure the result of its turbulent history and harsh environment. Michael W. Bowers' concise volume explains the dynamics of the political formation process, which is strikingly unique among the fifty states. Even today, Nevada is unlike the other states in its politics and culture: it's economically right, yet libertarian, the home of widespread gaming and a 24/7 lifestyle, has a high percentage of federally-owned lands, and has one of the highest rates of urbanism in the U.S., yet is often governed by rural legislators. This comprehensive and insightful explanation discusses how Nevada's history has shaped its political culture, and how its government operates today. The Sagebrush State serves as a highly readable and accessible text for the study of Nevada's political history and constitution, which is a graduation requirement at the state's colleges and universities. The fifth edition is updated through 2017 and includes the full text of the state constitution with extensive annotations of all amendments to the original 1864 document. |