Power & Choice
An Introduction to Political Science
17th Edition
Will be published approx. on 12. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
648 pages
979-8-7651-6225-5 (ISBN)
Description
Power & Choice offers an in-depth look into the nuances of politics through the analysis of collective choices for a group or state through the use of power. Organized topically and using extended case examples from around the world, Power & Choice provides undergraduate students with a clear and engaging introduction to political science and comparative politics.
The Seventeen Edition has been updated to address the growing importance of understanding the modern resurgence of fascism, the growth in global populism, the Trump phenomenon in the United States, additional discussion of political violence, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and Western responses to it, the current war in Gaza, the growing global strength of the developing world, global effects of immigration, and further discussion of the discipline of political science.
The Seventeen Edition has been updated to address the growing importance of understanding the modern resurgence of fascism, the growth in global populism, the Trump phenomenon in the United States, additional discussion of political violence, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and Western responses to it, the current war in Gaza, the growing global strength of the developing world, global effects of immigration, and further discussion of the discipline of political science.
Reviews / Votes
"Power & Choice offers a rigorous and passionate analysis of politics from a comparative and global perspective. It provides clear explanations of major theories and key findings in political science. The authors also continually remind us that politics is the art of the possible. Simply the best undergraduate textbook on politics." * Wonik Kim, Louisiana State University, USA * "Power & Choice is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to political science. It uses a wide range of examples from the United States and around the world to help students connect core concepts to real political developments. This thoroughly revised edition is especially valuable for its attention to artificial intelligence, political transitions in sub-Saharan Africa, and challenges to the current world order. My students will benefit from this timely and engaging text" * Josiah Marineau, University of North Carolina Pembroke, USA * "Power & Choice is a leading introduction to Political Science. It clearly explains the concepts and frameworks in the field, and prepares students well both for further study and citizenship." * Caleb Goltz, University of St. Thomas, USA * "I started teaching Introduction to Political Science with the sixteenth edition of Power & Choice. I am very eager to adopt the new edition to my course syllabi." * Kacper Grass, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA * "Power and Choice is the perfect textbook for students who are ready to approach political science as a discipline and for instructors who want their students to understand politics in a systematic way." * Craig Ortsey, Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA *More details
Edition
17th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
41 color illus
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
503 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7651-6225-5 (9798765162255)
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Persons
David Schultz is Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University. He is also an adjunct professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and at the University of St. Thomas, and an affiliate faculty member at the Lithuanian Military Academy in Vilnius, Lithuania. A four-time Fulbright scholar who has taught extensively in Europe and Asia, and the winner of the Leslie A. Whittington national award for excellence in public affairs teaching, David is the author of more than 45 books and 200+ articles on various aspects of American politics, election law, and the media and politics, and he is regularly interviewed and quoted in the local, national, and international media on these subjects including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, the Economist, and National Public Radio.
W. Phillips Shively is professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of The Craft of Political Research, 10th edition (2017), as well as numerous articles on elections and methods of analysis.
W. Phillips Shively is professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of The Craft of Political Research, 10th edition (2017), as well as numerous articles on elections and methods of analysis.
Content
PART I THE IDEA OF POLITICS
1 Politics: Setting the Stage
2 Modern Ideologies and Political Philosophy
PART II THE STATE AND PUBLIC POLICY
3 The Modern State
4 Policies of the State
5 Economic Policy of the State
6 What Lies Behind Policy: Questions of Justice and Effectiveness
PART III THE CITIZEN AND THE REGIME
7 Democracies and Authoritarian Systems
8 Political Culture and Political Socialization
PART IV THE APPARATUS OF GOVERNANCE
9 Constitutions and the Design of Government
10 Elections
11 Parties: A Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics
12 Structured Conflict: Interest Groups and Politics
13 Social Movements and Contentious Politics
14 National Decision-Making Institutions: Parliamentary Government
15 National Decision-Making Institutions: Presidential Government
16 Bureaucracy and the Public Sector
17 Law and the Courts
PART V INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
18 Global Politics: Politics among States (and Others)
Appendix: Principles of Political Analysis
1 Politics: Setting the Stage
2 Modern Ideologies and Political Philosophy
PART II THE STATE AND PUBLIC POLICY
3 The Modern State
4 Policies of the State
5 Economic Policy of the State
6 What Lies Behind Policy: Questions of Justice and Effectiveness
PART III THE CITIZEN AND THE REGIME
7 Democracies and Authoritarian Systems
8 Political Culture and Political Socialization
PART IV THE APPARATUS OF GOVERNANCE
9 Constitutions and the Design of Government
10 Elections
11 Parties: A Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics
12 Structured Conflict: Interest Groups and Politics
13 Social Movements and Contentious Politics
14 National Decision-Making Institutions: Parliamentary Government
15 National Decision-Making Institutions: Presidential Government
16 Bureaucracy and the Public Sector
17 Law and the Courts
PART V INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
18 Global Politics: Politics among States (and Others)
Appendix: Principles of Political Analysis