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Political science : an introduction / Michael G. Roskin ... [and others] - 12th ed., [international ed.] - 383 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Detailed Contents v Preface xiii Part I The Bases of Politics 1 Chapter 1 Politics and Political Science 2 Chapter 2 Theories 20 Chapter 3 Political Ideologies 38 Chapter 4 States 58 Chapter 5 Rights 78 Chapter 6 Regimes 96 Part II Political Attitudes 117 Chapter 7 Political Culture 118 Chapter 8 Public Opinion 136 Part III Political Interactions 1 Chapter 9 Political Communication 156 Chapter 10 Interest Groups 176 Chapter 11 Parties 194 Chapter 12 Elections 212 Part IV Political Institutions 231 Chapter 13 Legislatures 232 Chapter 14 Executives and Bureaucracies 252 Chapter 15 Judiciaries 274 Part V What Political Systems Do Chapter 16 Political Economy 294 Chapter 17 Political Violence 314 Chapter 18 International Relations 334 Glossary 352 References 364 Photo Credits 376 Index 377.

Balancing practical and theoretical knowledge, Political Science is a comprehensive and jargon-free introduction to the field’s basic concepts and themes. This bestselling brief book uses diverse real-world examples to show readers the value of avoiding simplifications in politics, the relevance of government, and the importance of participation. Written from Mike Roskin’s unique and engaging point-of-view, Political Science remains the best at providing the clear explanations, practical applications, and current examples that will welcome readers to a vital field of study.

ISBN: 9780205006274 0205006272

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Political science.

LC Class. No.: JA71 / .P623 2011