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With its strong, engaging "politics are pertinent" theme and current, cutting-edge coverage, UNDERSTANDING POLITICS is the proven best-selling text for the introduction to political science course. Thomas Magstadt fascinates students with his coverage of three fundamental premises?1) politics is a pervasive force in modern society; 2) government is too important to be left in the hands of a few; and 3) in a democracy, everyone has both the opportunity and the obligation to participate in public life. The Eighth Edition of UNDERSTANDING POLITICS, International Edition focuses on such pertinent concepts as democracy, dictatorship, citizenship, voting behavior, elections, leadership, ideologies, war, revolution, world politics, and public policy?fundamental concepts that provide students with a view of politics and economics that is at once lucid, nuanced, and empowering. Key Feature Magstadt's effective foundation-building approach to the study of politics and government begins by identifying political phenomena (such as war and terrorism) that students find interesting and then describes and explains them. The book's emphasis on the common threads among major political ideas, issues, and institutions helps students make sense of the political and economic world. The superb pedagogical features?chapter outlines and summaries, highlighted key terminology, review questions, and recommended readings?have proven successful in reinforcing students understanding. Magstadt focuses on the impact of technology on the emerging world order and on governments worldwide. UNDERSTANDING POLITICS, International Edition offers strong discussion of the important role of international organizations such as NATO in world politics. New to this Edition NEW and updated coverage throughout, including cutting-edge attention to homeland security, Social Security/Medicare, the impact of prescription drug benefits, taxes and "class warfare," and much more help students better understand the issues unfolding in today's political news. An EXPANDED introductory chapter, including enhanced discussion of fundamental concepts such as order, social contract theory, the state, and power (the distinction between hard and soft power) gives students greater insight into these key topics. NEW profiles of world figures, including Egypt's President Mubarak, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jon II of North Korea fascinate students with specifics about these the powerful rulers. A CUTTING-EDGE Chapter 4, "Constitutional Democracy," that includes new material on models and theories of liberal democracy, as well as new sections on models of American democracy help you explore with students the different forms of democracy. PowerLecture, A NEW one-stop resource?complimentary to instructors?includes ExamView? testing software. Table of Contents Part I: COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS: MODELS AND THEORIES. 1. Introduction: The Study of Politics. 2. The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms. 3. Utopias: Model States. 4. Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation. 5. The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality. 6. The Totalitarian Model: False Utopias. Part II: ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING DEMOCRACIES. 7. Parliamentary Democracy. 8. States in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday. 9. Developing Countries: Democracy or Dictatorship? Part III: POLITICS BY CIVIL MEANS: CITIZENS, LEADERS, AND POLICIES. 10. Political Socialization: The Making of A Citizen. 11. Political Participation: The Price of Influence. 12. Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power. 13. Issues in Public Policy: Principles, Priorities, and Practices. Part IV: POLITICS BY VIOLENT MEANS: REVOLUTION, WAR, AND TERRORISM. 14. Revolution: In the Name of Justice. 15. Terrorism: Weapon of the Weak. 16. War: Politics by Other Means. Part V: POLITICS WITHOUT GOVERNMENT. 17. International Relations: The Struggle for Power. 18. International Organization(s): Globalization and the Quest for Order Glossary. Acknowledgments. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780495567561
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
  • Edition: 8th international ed
  • No of Pages: 768
  • Weight: 1138.52 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0495567566
  • Publisher Date: 24 Feb 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 231 mm
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 187 mm


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