Kevin L. Dooley. <br/><br/>
Why politics matters :  an introduction to political science / 
Kevin L. Dooley; Joseph N. Patten 
 - Second edition. 
 - xxxi, 383 pages :   color illustrations ;   26 cm.  
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/> CAS 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781285437644 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Political science -- Textbooks.     <br/>Political science.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>320/D72