Introduction to Politics

INTRODUCTION: POLITICS AND YOU

PART I: BASIC CONCEPTS AND ISSUES

CHAPTER 1: The Science and Art of Political Study

CHAPTER 2: The Normative Study of Political Science

CHAPTER 3: Power: The Core of Politics

CHAPTER 4: Organizing Political Life: States and Nations

CHAPTER 5: Political Culture: The Values and Beliefs that Shape Politics

CHAPTER 6: Ideologies: Frameworks for Political Action

PART II: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER 7: Democratic Governments

CHAPTER 8: Nondemocratic Governments

CHAPTER 9: Political Parties, Elections and Voting Behavior

CHAPTER 10: Interest Groups

CHAPTER 11: Political Executives, Legislatures and Courts

PART III: GLOBAL POLITICS

CHAPTER 12: International Relations

CHAPTER 13: The Global South: Dilemmas of Development

INDEX