Introduction to Political Science

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Introduction to Political Science: An Anthology</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> provides students with significant scholarly literature in the discipline to familiarize them with various aspects of and themes within political science.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Opening chapters introduce students to the study of politics a variety of ideological perspectives and the concept of nationalism. Dedicated chapters speak to the concepts of democracy anarchism socialism and fascism. Students develop a deeper understanding of the legislative branch of government the presidency and the federal judiciary. Additional readings discuss bureaucracy political socialization interest groups political parties and elections and revolution. For each chapter introductions and key terms provide readers with valuable context and critical vocabulary. Thought-provoking discussion questions encourage critical thought lively conversation and further exploration of the selected texts and concepts.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The second edition features six updated readings and a new chapter title The International System. The new readings explore a wide range of topics such as the U.S. Constitution the politics of bureaucracy the United Nations unconventional political participation and president-press relations and the politics of media.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Providing students with a concise overview of the discipline </span><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Introduction to Political Science</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> is an ideal resource for foundational courses.</span></p>