Understanding the Political World: Pearson New International Edition : A Comparative Introduction to Political Science

Understanding the Political World offers a comparative perspective on how politics works at the global, national, group, and individual level. ' Focusing on how fundamental concepts in political science relate to real political events, this bestselling text surveys political behavior, systems, and processes throughout the world and asks students to evaluate and apply this knowledge. Through an engaging writing style, numerous examples, and the instructive use of visuals, Understanding the Political World encourages students to think like political scientists and to critically examine new and enduring political realities and challenges. ' Teaching and Learning Experience \* Personalize Learning: MyPoliSciLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.\* Explore Concepts and Current Events: Drawing on recent political events from a discussion of the economic crisis in the context of Ireland to the Iraqi people's struggle to create a democracy, this text surveys the discipline of political science and shows how political scientists analyze real-world politics. \* Improve Critical Thinking: Compare, Focus, and Debate boxes encourage students to think comparatively and to develop political arguments. \* Engage Students: A new four-color design and numerous photos offer a current and lively reading experience. \* Emphasize Learning Outcomes: New learning objectives in every chapter focus students on what they need to learn. In MyPoliSciLab, study plans based on the same learning objectives give students follow-up reading, video, and multimedia activities for further practice. \* Instructor Support: An instructor's manual, test bank, and PowerPoint presentation provide more teaching resources. In MyPoliSciLab, ClassPrep'collects class presentation resources in one convenient online destination. Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 1. Politics and Knowledge......Page 6 2. Political Theory and Political Beliefs......Page 30 3. Political Actions......Page 64 4. Influences on Beliefs and Actions......Page 92 5. Politcal Systems, States, and Nations......Page 120 6. Political Institutions: Institutional Structures......Page 144 7. Political Institutions: Institutional Arrangements......Page 172 8. Political Economy......Page 206 9. Public Policy, Power, and Decision......Page 240 10. Change and Political Development......Page 268 11. Politics Across Borders......Page 296 12. Political Violence......Page 328 13. Political Analysis......Page 362 C......Page 376 E......Page 379 I......Page 380 M......Page 381 N......Page 382 P......Page 383 R......Page 385 S......Page 386 W......Page 387 15. References......Page 388 B......Page 404 C......Page 405 E......Page 406 G......Page 407 I......Page 408 M......Page 409 P......Page 410 S......Page 412 U......Page 413 Z......Page 414 Cover 1 Table of Contents 4 1. Politics and Knowledge 6 2. Political Theory and Political Beliefs 30 3. Political Actions 64 4. Influences on Beliefs and Actions 92 5. Politcal Systems, States, and Nations 120 6. Political Institutions: Institutional Structures 144 7. Political Institutions: Institutional Arrangements 172 8. Political Economy 206 9. Public Policy, Power, and Decision 240 10. Change and Political Development 268 11. Politics Across Borders 296 12. Political Violence 328 13. Political Analysis 362 14. Glossary 376 A 376 B 376 C 376 D 379 E 379 F 380 G 380 H 380 I 380 J 381 L 381 M 381 N 382 O 383 P 383 R 385 S 386 T 387 U 387 W 387 15. References 388 Index 404 A 404 B 404 C 405 D 406 E 406 F 407 G 407 H 408 I 408 J 409 K 409 L 409 M 409 N 410 O 410 P 410 R 412 S 412 T 413 U 413 V 414 W 414 Y 414 Z 414