Political Science For Dummies - Brossura

Stadelmann PhD, Marcus A.

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ISBN 10: 1119674840 ISBN 13: 9781119674849

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2020

Riassunto

Expand your political science knowledge with a book that explains concepts in a way anyone can understand!

The global political climate is dynamic, at times even volatile. To understand this evolving landscape, it’s important to learn more about how countries are governed. Political Science For Dummies explores the questions that political scientists examine, such as how our leaders make decisions, who shapes political policy, and why countries go to war. The book is the perfect course supplement for students taking college-level, introductory political science courses. Political Science For Dummies is a guide that makes political science concepts easier to grasp.

• Get a better understanding of political ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior
• Explore topics such as class, government, diplomacy, law, strategy, and war
• Learn the specialized vocabulary within the field of political science
• Help prepare for a range of careers, from policy analyst to legislative assistant

Political science crosses into many other areas of study, such as sociology, economics, history, anthropology, international relations, law, statistics, and public policy. Those who want to understand the implications of changing political economies or how governing bodies work can look to Political Science For Dummies. It’s the book thatcuts through the jargon as it focuses on issues that interest readers.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Marcus A. Stadelmann, PhD, is a professor of political science and chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. Along with teaching at universities in California, Utah, and Texas, Dr. Stadelmann has published and given presentations in the fields of American politics and international relations.

Dalla quarta di copertina

• Explore different forms of government
• Dive into international relations and political conflict
• Understand why countries go to war

Explore the world's fluid political landscape

Love it or hate it, political science impacts our daily lives in so many ways. Get a step ahead by learning about the structure of various political systems, exploring the evolution of political science, understanding key terms, and finding out how international relations shape our world. Discover the differences in various authoritarian regimes, how different legislatures work, a bit about international law, and the basis of assorted political ideologies. Just don't be surprised to find yourself becoming fascinated with it all!

Inside...

• Exploring different political systems
• How disasters affect politics
• The roots of war
• Thinkers who changed the world
• Classical and modern political philosophies
• The effect of a global economy
• Understanding political culture

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1119674840
• ISBN 13: 9781119674849
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Danilo Gaviraghi; 0039 02 733142; danilo.gaviraghi@hoepli.it; ; Via Hoepli 5; Milano; 20121; Italia