
Political Science: An Introduction, Global Edition
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For courses in Introduction to Political Science.
Explore the Fundamentals of Political Science
Political Science: An Introduction shows students how the fundamental tenets of political science have helped important leaders make critical decisions for centuries. The authors present a balance of theoretical abstractions and applied reasoning to help students understand how to make calm, rational choices when it comes to political manipulation.
This edition asks students to explore the controversial topic of exported democracy, and whether certain countries are ready and equipped to apply our form of government. By examining issues such as the Iraq war and the difficulty of adapting our own democracy in the U.S., the text prompts students to form their own opinions about democracy and political science. Geared toward those learning about the topic for the first time, the authors encourage students to consider different paradigms, viewpoints, and theories when developing their own political views.
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PART I: THE BASES OF POLITICS
1. Politics and Political Science
2. Political Ideologies
3. States
4. Constitutions and Rights
5. Regimes
PART II: POLITICAL ATTITUDES
6. Political Culture
7. Public Opinion
PART III: POLITICAL INTERACTIONS
8. Political Communication
9. Interest Groups
10. Parties
11. Elections
PART IV: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
12. Legislatures
13. Executives and Bureaucracies
14. Judiciaries
PART V: WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO
15. Political Economy
16. Violence and Revolution
17. International Relations