The Sagebrush State, 6th Edition: Nevada's History, Government, and Politics

The Sagebrush State, 6th Edition: Nevada's History, Government, and Politics

by Michael W. Bowers
The Sagebrush State, 6th Edition: Nevada's History, Government, and Politics

The Sagebrush State, 6th Edition: Nevada's History, Government, and Politics

by Michael W. Bowers

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Overview

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 state’s 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 industry. 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 latest changes in the selection process of municipal court judges in the state, the resurgence of the Democrats after their losses in 2016, and the full text of the state constitution with extensive annotations of all amendments to the original 1864 document. It also examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn on the state’s budget.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781647790264
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Publication date: 07/29/2021
Series: Shepperson Series in Nevada History
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range: 15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Michael W. Bowers is professor of political science and public law, and former Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Executive Vice President and Provost, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the author of The Nevada Constitution: A Reference Guide and numerous academic articles on politics and law

Table of Contents

Preface to the Sixth Edition ix

Preface xi

Chapter 1 Nevada-Origins and Early History 3

Chapter 2 Nevada Territory and Statehood 19

Chapter 3 Civil Rights and Liberties in Nevada 34

Chapter 4 Political Parties and Elections 59

Chapter 5 Interest Groups and Lobbying 79

Chapter 6 The Nevada Legislature 88

Chapter 7 The Nevada Executive 103

Chapter 8 The Nevada Judiciary 120

Chapter 9 City and County Governments 139

Chapter 10 State and Local Finance 146

Chapter 11 Nevada-Past, Present, and Future 161

Appendix. The Constitution of the State of Nevada 185

Notes 289

Selected Bibliography 297

Index 301

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