Synopses & Reviews
Exceptionally up-to-date and rich in cross-national examples, Political Science offers an unbiased and thorough introduction to the basic concepts and theories of political science. With a critical look at the major theories, it exposes students to many ways of thinking, and challenges them to think critically. Emphasizing both U.S. and comparative politics provides students with a solid foundation for connecting their studies on what is happening in the world around them.
Table of Contents
THE BASES OF POLITICS. 1. A Science of Politics? 2. Theories: Classic and Modern.
3. Nations, States, and Governments.
4. Individuals and Constitutions.
5. Democracy, Totalitarianism, and Authoritarianism.
II. POLITICAL ATTITUDES. 6. Political Ideologies.
7. Political Culture.
8. Public Opinion.
III. POLITICAL INTERACTIONS. 9. Political Communication and the Media.
10. Interest Groups.
11. Political Parties and Party Systems.
12. Elections.
IV. THE INSTITUTIONS OF POLITICS. 13. The Basic Institutions of Government.
14. Legislatures.
15. Executives.
16. Administration and Bureaucracy.
17. Legal Systems and the Courts.
V. WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO. 18. Political Economy.
19. Violence and Revolution.
20. International Relations.
21. The Global System.
Index.