TY  - BOOK
AU  - Roskin,Michael
TI  - Political science: an introduction 
SN  - 9780205006274
AV  - JA71 .P623 2011
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Harlow
PB  - Pearson Education
KW  - Political science
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
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