Introduction to Politics
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 302
Edition: 2
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 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 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.