Political Science
An Introduction: International Edition
11th Edition
Published on 26. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-205-70503-0 (ISBN)
Description
Balancing practical and theoretical knowledge, Political Science is a comprehensive and jargon-free introduction to the field's basic concepts and themes. This bestselling brief text uses diverse real-world examples to show students the value of avoiding simplifications in politics, the relevance of government, and the importance of participation. Written from Mike Roskin's unique and engaging point-of-view, Political Science remains the best at providing the clear explanations, practical applications, and current examples that will welcome students to a vital field of study.
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Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 183 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-70503-0 (9780205705030)
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Michael G. Roskin | Robert L. Cord | James A. Medeiros
Political Science
An Introduction: International Edition
Book
03/2011
12th Edition
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Michael G. Roskin | Robert L. Cord | James A. Medeiros
Political Science
An Introduction: International Edition
Book
08/2007
10th Edition
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€54.46
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Persons
Michael G. Roskin is Professor of Political Science at Lycoming College.
Content
PART I. THE BASES OF POLITICS
Chapter 1. Politics and Political Science
Chapter 2. Theories
Chapter 3. Ideologies
Chapter 4. States
Chapter 5. Constitutions
Chapter 6. Regimes
PART II. POLITICAL ATTITUDES
Chapter 7. Political Culture
Chapter 8. Public Opinion
PART III. POLITICAL INTERACTIONS
Chapter 9. Political Communication
Chapter 10. Interest Groups
Chapter 11. Parties
Chapter 12. Elections
PART IV. POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 13. Legislatures
Chapter 14. Executives and Bureaucracies
Chapter 15. Judiciaries
PART VI. WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO
Chapter 16. Political Economy
Chapter 17. Political Violence
Chapter 18. International Relations
Chapter 1. Politics and Political Science
Chapter 2. Theories
Chapter 3. Ideologies
Chapter 4. States
Chapter 5. Constitutions
Chapter 6. Regimes
PART II. POLITICAL ATTITUDES
Chapter 7. Political Culture
Chapter 8. Public Opinion
PART III. POLITICAL INTERACTIONS
Chapter 9. Political Communication
Chapter 10. Interest Groups
Chapter 11. Parties
Chapter 12. Elections
PART IV. POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 13. Legislatures
Chapter 14. Executives and Bureaucracies
Chapter 15. Judiciaries
PART VI. WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO
Chapter 16. Political Economy
Chapter 17. Political Violence
Chapter 18. International Relations