A Comparative Introduction to Political Science
Published on 4. December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-13-505462-8 (ISBN)
Description
For introductory or sophomore level courses in Political Science, Government, and International Affairs.
Offering a global perspective of political science, this thoughtfully executed book presents the concepts, frameworks, and interpretative tools for understanding the diverse range of political systems at work in our world today, from democratic to authoritarian. Prompting students to ask 'What constitutes good government and how it can be achieved?' It introduces the dynamic worlds of political science, politics, and government, examines theories and methods of comparison and international relations, and focuses on both domestic and global factors in promoting change.
Offering a global perspective of political science, this thoughtfully executed book presents the concepts, frameworks, and interpretative tools for understanding the diverse range of political systems at work in our world today, from democratic to authoritarian. Prompting students to ask 'What constitutes good government and how it can be achieved?' It introduces the dynamic worlds of political science, politics, and government, examines theories and methods of comparison and international relations, and focuses on both domestic and global factors in promoting change.
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Content
1. The World of Politics: Countries and Concepts.
2. Political Science Yesterday and Today.
3. The Modern State.
4. Modern States and Forms of Government.
5. Contemporary Forms of Government.
6. Political Culture: People and Politics.
7. Political Culture: Democratic and Authoritarian.
8. Modern Ideologies and Philosophies.
9. Modern Ideologies and Philosophies: Democratic and Authoritarian.
10. Constitutional Frameworks.
11. Constitutional Frameworks: Democratic and Authoritarian.
12. Design of Central Government Institutions: Leadership, Executives and Legislatures.
13. Design of Central Government Institutions: Democratic and Authoritarian.
14. Design of Civilian and Military Public Administration.
15. Design of Civilian and Military Public Administration: Democratic and Authoritarian.
16. Political Parties and Interest Groups.
17. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Democratic and Authoritarian.
18. Elections and Voting Behavior.
19. Elections and Voting Behavior: Democratic and Authoritarian.
20. Political Change: Development, Violence, Terrorism and Revolution.
21. Politics Among States.
Appendix: States of the World.
Index.
2. Political Science Yesterday and Today.
3. The Modern State.
4. Modern States and Forms of Government.
5. Contemporary Forms of Government.
6. Political Culture: People and Politics.
7. Political Culture: Democratic and Authoritarian.
8. Modern Ideologies and Philosophies.
9. Modern Ideologies and Philosophies: Democratic and Authoritarian.
10. Constitutional Frameworks.
11. Constitutional Frameworks: Democratic and Authoritarian.
12. Design of Central Government Institutions: Leadership, Executives and Legislatures.
13. Design of Central Government Institutions: Democratic and Authoritarian.
14. Design of Civilian and Military Public Administration.
15. Design of Civilian and Military Public Administration: Democratic and Authoritarian.
16. Political Parties and Interest Groups.
17. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Democratic and Authoritarian.
18. Elections and Voting Behavior.
19. Elections and Voting Behavior: Democratic and Authoritarian.
20. Political Change: Development, Violence, Terrorism and Revolution.
21. Politics Among States.
Appendix: States of the World.
Index.