Studying politics
Subtitle: an introduction to political science
By: edited by Rand Dyck
Edition: Ed. 4.
Publisher: Nelson Education
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 490
ISBN-13: 9780176503420
Subjects: Political science; Textbooks; Science politique; Manuels d'enseignement supérieur
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 2. Governments, states, nations, and markets. Governments and states : perpetual works in progress / Christopher G. Anderson; title: States and nations : cultural pluralism, nationalism, and identity / Yasmeen Abu-Laban; title: States and markets : studying political economy in political science / Rodney Haddow.; title: pt. 3. Political values. Political culture and socialization : the media and other mind shapers / Andrew Heard; title: Thinking about politics : ideas and ideologies / Richard Sigurdson.; title: pt. 4.; title: The structure and operations of government.; title: Designing and limiting governments by constitutions  -- Stephen Phillips; title: The political executive and bureaucracy : on top and on tap  -- Stephen Phillips; title: Legislatures : centre stage but not top billing  -- Andrew Heard; title: The judiciary : politics, law, and the courts -- Andrew Heard.; title: pt. 5. Political participation. Democracy in action : elections, political participation, and citizens' power / Brenda O'Neill; title: Political parties : imperfect but essential / David Stewart; title: Civil society : interest groups and social movements in politics / Miriam Smith.; title: pt. 6. Political development and change. The politics of development and underdevelopment / James Busumtwi-Sam; title: Regime change in an era of globalization / Peter A. Ferguson.; title: pt. 7. International politics. International relations : global anarchy, conflict, and cooperation / Claire Turenne Sjolander; title: The politics of globalization / William D. Coleman.