Invitation to Political Science
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2026
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Invitation to Political Science is an introductory textbook that combines philosophical, historical, and institutional approaches to the discipline of political science. It is tailored to freshmen and sophomores majoring or minoring in political science.
The first edition of Invitation to Political Science:
- Introduces students to the core concepts of politics (e.g., power, sovereignty, justice, etc.).
- Outlines the history of political thought and defines major and relevant contemporary political ideas.
- Examines the purposes, origins, and types of law.
- Explores the variety of constitutional structures around the world.
- Delves into the enduring importance of the State.
- Includes learning objectives, relevant charts and pictures, a glossary of terms, and book recommendations in each chapter.
Learning Objectives
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction to Politics
Chapter 2 The History of Political Thought
Chapter 3 Modern Ideas
Chapter 4 Law
Chapter 5 Constitutionalism
Chapter 6 The State
Glossary
Index
Thomas Varacalli is Dean of the Honors College at Belmont Abbey. He is co-editor of The Future of the Catholic Church in the American Public Order (Franciscan UP, 2023). He received his Ph.D. in political science from Louisiana State University.
Sherri Mora is Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Department of Political Science at Texas State University. She is the author of The State of Texas: Government, Politics, and Policy (McGraw Hill, 5th Edition, 2021), Political Science: Institutions and Public Policy (Kendall Hunt, 2015), and co-author of Public Finance: Politics and Process (Kendall Hunt, 2013). She earned advanced degrees in political science, public administration, and education at Texas State University.