Political Science
An Introduction
Published in December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-13-606674-3 (ISBN)
Description
Including cross-national examples with an emphasis on the US political system, this text offers an introduction to the basic terminology, concepts and theories of political science.
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Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-606674-3 (9780136066743)
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08/1999
7th Edition
Pearson
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Book
09/1993
Prentice-Hall
€28.42
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Content
THE BASES OF POLITICS. A Science of Politics? Nations, States, and Governments. Individuals and Constitutions. Democracy, Totalitarianism, and Authoritarianism. Democracy in America: Pluralist and Elitist Views. POLITICAL ATTITUDES. Political Ideologies. Political Culture. Public Opinion. POLITICAL INTERACTIONS. Political Communication and the Media. Interest Groups. Political Parties and Party Systems. Voting. THE INSTITUTIONS OF POLITICS. The Basic Structures of Government. Legislatures. Executives. Administration and Bureaucracy. Legal Systems and the Courts. WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO. Public Policy. Violence and Revolution. International Relations.