Introduction to Politics
Governments and Nations in the Post Cold War Era
Published on 1. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
308 pages
978-0-697-31637-0 (ISBN)
Description
The text meets the current need in the non-American introduction to politics market by examining and assessing national, regional, and global politics in the immediate decade following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. It does so in an explicit and readable fashion emphasizing comprehensive understanding. At the same time, this book provides a basic introduction to the most relevant aspects of political development, such as political philosophy and ideology.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dubuque, IA
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
tables, graphs, illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-697-31637-0 (9780697316370)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Martin Slann, Clemson University
Content
Chapter 1: Government and Politics in the Post Cold War Era. Chapter 2: Government, the State, and Political Philosophy. Chapter 3: Political Culture. Chapter 4: Political Democracy and Authoritarian Government. Chapter 5: The Legislature. Chapter 6: The Executive: Presidential and Parliamentary Government. Chapter 7: The Law and the Judiciary. Chapter 8: Political Parties and Electoral Systems. Chapter 9: The Global Political Economy. Chapter 10: Political Geography and Demography. Chapter 11: Political Violence. Chapter 12: The International Constellation. Chapter 13: Ethnic Conflict and the International Constellation. Chapter 14: Summary and Conclusions.