(Ebook) Introduction to Political Science by Mark Carl Rom, Masaki Hidaka, Rachel Bzostek Walker ISBN 9781711470689, 9781711470696, 1711470686, 1711470694

(Ebook) Introduction to Political Science by Mark Carl Rom, Masaki Hidaka, Rachel Bzostek Walker ISBN 9781711470689, 9781711470696, 1711470686, 1711470694

ntroduction to Political Science introduces the broad scope of the political science  discipline in a holistic manner via logically connected conceptual building blocks. Rather than discussing theory, comparative politics, and international relations in a purely siloed manner, Introduction to Political Science incorporates major themes from the various subfi elds o f the discipline in a more inclusive fashion. The text focuses on actors, beginning with an examination of individual political actors and then moving on to discuss the actions and interactions of political groups, institutions, and states and international relations.Introduction to Political Science focuses on how and why political realities unfold, from the beliefs and behaviors of individuals to the policies and practices of states.Introduction to Political Science is designed so that students will see themselves as a part of the world of politics and political science, emphasizing the role that politics and  government play in students’ lives and how students can further contribute to civil society. Rather than focusing exclusively on the United States, text chapters discuss politics and government within the United States as a part of a discussion of larger concepts that apply around the world. The text uses a diverse range of international examples to illustrate these concepts. It seeks to include a variety of perspectives and scholarship, including both widely accepted foundational ideas and prominent views from underrepresented, oppressed, and dissenting voices.