The Sagebrush State : Nevada's history, government, and politics / Michael W. Bowers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowers, Michael Wayne, author.

Series:

Shepperson Series in Nevada History Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science.

Nevada--History.

Nevada.

Nevada--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 pages)

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Reno, Nevada : University of Nevada Press, [2021]

Summary:

"Nevada's politics are in large measure the result of its turbulent history and harsh environment. Michael W. Bowers's 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: economically right, yet libertarian and home to widespread gaming and a 24/7 lifestyle. It has a high percentage of federally owned lands and one of the highest rates of urbanism in the United States, yet is often dominated 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 sixth edition is updated through 2020 and includes the full text of the state constitution with extensive annotations of all amendments to the original 1864 document."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Nevada : origins and early history

Nevada Territory and statehood

Civil rights and liberties in Nevada

Political parties and elections

Interest groups and lobbying

The Nevada legislature

The Nevada executive

The Nevada judiciary

City and county governments

State and local finance

Nevada : past, present, and future.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781647790264

1647790263

OCLC:

1257889863