Why politics matters : an introduction to political science / Kevin L. Dooley; Joseph N. Patten
Stamford, CT : Cengage Learning, ©2015Edition: Second editionDescription: xxxi, 383 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- 9781285437644
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Why Politics Matters.?? Part I: POLITICAL THEORY. 2. Ancient Political Theory. 3. Modern Political Theory. Part II: COMPARING SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT. 4. The American Government. 5. Democratic Systems of Government. 6. Authoritarian Systems of Government. Part III: COMPARATIVE POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. 7. Comparing Legislatures. 8. Comparing Executives. 9. Comparing Judiciaries. Part IV: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. 10. Understanding International Relations: Terms and Theories. 11. War, Diplomacy, and the Beginning of International Relations. 12. The Cold War and Beyond: The Rise of The United States And The Emerging Global Order. Conclusion.
Presents an introduction to Political Science. This book follows a foundational approach to learning and gives readers a "big picture" of the field, examining Theory, Comparative Politics, including a look at the US government, and International Relations.
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