Introduction to Politics

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Copyright: 2023

Pages: 302

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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

Leonard Robinson

Leonard Robinson joined the Department of Political Science at Salisbury University in 1998, where he is a Professor and Director of International Studies. He earned a PhD in political science with a focus on Middle East politics from the University of Utah, and an MA in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. He has published journal articles in Orbis, The Muslim World, and Arab Studies Journal, and is co-author with Greg Cashman of the book Causes of War.

Taehyun Nam

Taehyun Nam joined Salisbury University's Political Science Department in 2006, following his tenure at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from The University of Kansas in 2005 and holds an M.A. from American University, Washington D.C. (1998). His published works have appeared in journals including Asian Perspective, Mobilization, PS: Political Science and Politics, and European Journal of Political Research. Additionally, he has authored several books in South Korea.

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

Leonard Robinson

Leonard Robinson joined the Department of Political Science at Salisbury University in 1998, where he is a Professor and Director of International Studies. He earned a PhD in political science with a focus on Middle East politics from the University of Utah, and an MA in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. He has published journal articles in Orbis, The Muslim World, and Arab Studies Journal, and is co-author with Greg Cashman of the book Causes of War.

Taehyun Nam

Taehyun Nam joined Salisbury University's Political Science Department in 2006, following his tenure at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from The University of Kansas in 2005 and holds an M.A. from American University, Washington D.C. (1998). His published works have appeared in journals including Asian Perspective, Mobilization, PS: Political Science and Politics, and European Journal of Political Research. Additionally, he has authored several books in South Korea.