Understanding the Political World
Introduction to Political Science
Published in May 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-582-29025-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is an introduction to political science which describes virtually all types of political systems and introduces students to the most widely used forms of political analysis. It discusses the politics of individuals as well as nations and examines the role of prominent women in politics. It states that what we know about politics can help us become more effective voters, political activists and political decision makers. It is aimed at students of political science and the interested general reader.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
references, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Weight
633 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-29025-9 (9780582290259)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
12/1993
2nd Edition
Pearson Education Limited
€24.75
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Content
Part 1 On knowing the political world: politics and knowledge. Part 2 Political behaviour: beliefs and actions; influences on belief and action; political activists - the gladiators. Part 3 Political systems: states and nations; political institutions - classifying systems, structures; political economy. Part 4 Political processes: groups in the political world; politics as a value allocation process; change and political development; political violence. Part 5 Politics among nations: politics between states; the first world ; the second world; the Third World; the last chapter - looking backward, looking forward. Appendix: political analysis.