TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kevin L. Dooley.
AU  - Patten, Joseph N. 
TI  - Why politics matters: an introduction to political science 
SN  - 9781285437644
U1  - 320/D72 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Stamford, CT : 
PB  - Cengage Learning
KW  - Political science -- Textbooks.
KW  - Political science
N1  - 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; CAS
N2  - 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
ER  -