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

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 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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Political Science: An Introduction presents a survey of different political paradigms, viewpoints and theories. Authors Michael Roskin, Robert Cord, James Medeiros and Walter Jones gear the text toward those learning about the topic for the first time. A balanced presentation of theoretical abstractions and applied reasoning equips you to make calm, rational choices and protect yourselves from political manipulation.

The Updated 14th Edition offers coverage of many of the recent developments that have impacted politics in the US and abroad. Important events that receive coverage include the rise of demagogic populism, the effects of social media on politics and the increase in political participation by women in the 2016 and 2018 US elections.

PART I: THE BASES OF POLITICS

  1. Politics and Political Science
  2. Political Ideologies
  3. States
  4. Constitutions and Rights
  5. Regimes

PART II: POLITICAL ATTITUDES

  1. Political Culture
  2. Public Opinion

PART III: POLITICAL INTERACTIONS

  1. Political Communication
  2. Interest Groups
  3. Parties
  4. Elections

PART IV: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

  1. Legislatures
  2. Executives and Bureaucracies
  3. Politics and Law

PART V: WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO

  1. Political Economy
  2. Violence and Revolution
  3. International Relations

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