An Introduction to Political Science
Comparative and World Politics
4th Edition
Published on 15. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-13-008345-6 (ISBN)
Description
This text is suited for Introduction to Political Science courses taught at universities and colleges across Canada.In this fourth edition of An Introduction to Political Science: Comparative and World Politics, students are introduced to politics and government through a comparative lens with a Canadian emphasis. Canadian content has been increased throughout the text, and material has been updated to address such contemporary topics as globalization and the September 11 terrorist attacks. The text can be used in either a relevant one-semester or full-year course, both of which are offered by universities and colleges in Political Science and Public Administration departments.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Scarborough
Canada
Publishing group
Pearson Canada, Toronto
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-13-008345-6 (9780130083456)
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Content
Preface. 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. Contemporary Ideologies and Philosophies. 9. Contemporary 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: Democratic and Authoritarian. 15. Political Parties and Interest Groups. 16. Political Parties and Interest Groups: Democratic and Authoritarian. 17. Elections and Voting Behaviour. 18. Elections and Voting Behaviour: Democratic and Authoritarian. 19. Domestic and International Political Change: Development, Violence, and Revolution. 20. International Relations: Politics Among States. Index.