This exceptionally up-to-date book draws from both U.S and comparative examples to offer an unbiased, thorough introduction to the basic terminology, concepts, and theories of political science. Using an eclectic approach and a wide range of current examples, this superbly readable book provides a solid understanding of the entire field. Theories: Classic and Modern. Nations, States, and Governments. Individuals and Constitutions. Democracy, Totalitarianism, and Authoritarianism. Political Culture. Public Opinion. Political Communication and the Media. Political Parties and Party Systems.The Institutions of Politics. International Relations. The Global System. For anyone who is interested in learning basic political science.

Political Science: An Introduction (7th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Roskin, Michael G.

Cord, Robert L.

Medeiros, James A.

Jones, Walter S.

Jones, Walter

Politics & Government

PRENTICE/HALL

This introduction to international relations employs an exceptionally readable style that avoids jargon and abstract theory by blending basic concepts and vocabulary with a substantial amount of historical background and examples from current events. This readable style combined with new pedagogy allows readers to better understand how International Relations can and does affect them and their own lives. Topics of analysis include the Cold War power and systems in transformation, America's changing national interests, from Russia to the Soviet Union and back to Russia, the global south, national security, nuclear politics, the economic blocs and the politics of a new world. For individuals interested in understanding international relations in an historical and contemporary context.

IR: The New World of International Relations (5th Edition)

Roskin, Michael

Berry, Nicholas O.

Berry, Nicholas

This quick, easy--yet exceptionally substantive--introduction to the Third World is designed to help readers gain a clearer perspective of the basics and true nature of developing countries as background for either working with Third World countries in any capacity or filling in background for a general understanding history and current events. Looks at the history, structure, culture, politics and quarrels of four developing countries--China, Brazil, South Africa, and Iran--examining their progress and problems, and underscoring the fact that democracy in the Third World is difficult, but possible, and that what West Europe and North America did first (and it wasn't quick or easy for them either) most of the Third World will accomplish in the twenty-first century. For international businesses that need quick intro to the Third World for staffers, and for general readers interested in the Third World.

Hard Road to Democracy: Four Developing Nations

Business & Money

Economics

Pearson

This book is designed to quickly enlighten readers about nature of East Europe. Comprehensive and multiperspective--yet easy and enjoyable to read--it provides an accessible overview of everything that's politically relevant for the region—geography, political history, Soviet occupation, Cold War, and system collapse. Caught between Empires. Flunking Democracy: The Interwar Years. East Europe and World War II. The Communist Takeovers. The Hated Regimes. “We Pretend to Work” : The Decay of Communism. 1989: The Gorbachev Factor. The Struggle for Democracy. The Horrors of Yugoslavia. Lessons, Hopes, Fears. For those interested in Eastern European Politics, Cold War History, Comparative Politics, International Relations.

The Rebirth of East Europe (4th Edition)

History

Europe

This introduction to international relations employs an exceptionally readable style that avoids jargon and abstract theory by blending basic concepts and vocabulary with a substantial amount of historical background and examples from current events. This readable style combined with new pedagogy allows readers to better understand how International Relations can and does affect their lives.  Examines the many possible causes of war, ranging from human nature to aggressive states to international anarchy; Discusses the challenge of terrorism (especially the impact of 9/11 and its aftermath); Extensively covers the 2003 war and its aftermath in relation to oil and the Persian Gulf, the Soviet Union to Russian transition, Latin American and Africa, and Key figure profiles.  For careers in International Relations, World Politics, and Globalization.

Ir: The New World Of International Relations

Pearson College Div

Eminently readable and written with candor and spirit, this 8th edition of Countries and Concepts simply observes that politics is composed of human conflicts or quarrels, forming patterns that can be studied. Analyzing four European nations and Japan at some length and four Third World nations more briefly, this text studies the history, institutions, and political culture of each. For political analysts or those in international business that need to grasp the political culture of the country(ies) they're dealing with.

Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, and Culture, Eighth Edition

A country-by-country introduction to comparative politics which places emphasis on explaining the basic concepts, vocabulary, key facts and current developments. The author considers the history, key institutions, political attitudes, patterns of interaction and controversies of each country. The book covers Britain, France, Germany, the Soviet Union, China, Brazil and South Africa.

Countries and Concepts: An Introduction to Comparative Politics

This text on comparative politics takes a country-by-country approach, providing students with an historical background pertinent to current political events. It includes election results from Germany and Brazil, as well as five new chapters on Japan. The material on Russia has been updated to include coverage of the difficulties facing the new reformist democracy, its possibility of failure, and the reasons underlying the collapse of Communism. It is designed for courses in comparative politics in departments of Political Science.

Countries & Concepts

An introduction to the Middle East, this book captures the broad sweep of history, geography, cultures, and religions and leads up the regions twentieth-century (and more current) conflicts, including the 2003 Iraq War. With its emphasis on basic concepts and vocabulary, and it use of illustrative case studies, Politics of the Middle East provides an exciting tool for the basic understanding of this very complex region. This comprehensive book covers cultures and history of the ancients, the birth of Islam, and the Ottoman Empire; Arab-Israeli conflicts and their origins; Turkey and the Kurds; the Persian Gulf and the rise of the oil kingdoms, the Iranian revolution, and the first and second Gulf Wars; and Middle Eastern terrorism. An excellent reference resource for those involved in businesses and concerns that deal with the Middle East and its politics.

Politics of the Middle East: Cultures and Conflicts

Coyle, James J.

Exceptionally up-to-date and rich in cross-national examples, Political Science offers an unbiased and thorough introduction to the basic concepts and theories of political science. With a critical look at the major theories, it exposes students to many ways of thinking, and challenges them to think critically. Emphasizing both U.S. and comparative politics provides students with a solid foundation for connecting their studies ot what is happening in the world around them.

Political Science: An Introduction

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