Political Science: An Introduction, Global Edition, 14th edition

Published by Pearson (August 18, 2016) © 2017

  • Michael G. Roskin Lycoming College
  • Robert L. Cord University of Cambridge, UK
  • James A. Medeiros Long Island University
  • Walter S. Jones Long Island University
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Explore the Fundamentals of Political Science

Political Science: An Introduction shows students how the fundamental tenets of political science have helped important leaders make critical decisions for centuries. The authors present a balance of theoretical abstractions and applied reasoning to help students understand how to make calm, rational choices when it comes to political manipulation.

This editionasks students to explore the controversial topic of exported democracy, and whether certain countries are ready and equipped to apply our form of government. By examining issues such as the Iraq war and the difficulty of adapting our own democracy in the U.S., the text prompts students to form their own opinions about democracy and political science. Geared toward those learning about the topic for the first time, the authors encourage students to consider different paradigms, viewpoints, and theories when developing their own political views.

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  • PART I: THE BASES OF POLITICS
  • 1. Politics and Political Science 
  • 2. Political Ideologies  
  • 3. States  
  • 4. Constitutions and Rights
  • 5. Regimes 
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  • PART II: POLITICAL ATTITUDES 
  • 6. Political Culture 
  • 7. Public Opinion  
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  • PART III: POLITICAL INTERACTIONS  
  • 8. Political Communication  
  • 9. Interest Groups  
  • 10. Parties  
  • 11. Elections  
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  • PART IV: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS  
  • 12. Legislatures  
  • 13. Executives and Bureaucracies  
  • 14. Judiciaries  
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  • PART V: WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO  
  • 15. Political Economy
  • 16. Violence and Revolution  
  • 17. International Relations 

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