<p>Premised on the authors' passionate belief that politics matters, the new edition of this best-selling introductory text examines the complexities of politics and government in fascinating detail. UNDERSTANDING POLITICS draws on the disciplines of political science, history, and philosophy to present a nuanced view of the political and economic forces that shape our world.</p>

Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions, and Issues

Politics & Social Sciences

Magstadt, Thomas M.

Schotten, Peter M.

Politics & Government

Bedford/St.Martins

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Wadsworth Publishing

<p>An insightful study of the theoretical and practical problems raised by conflicts of law, religion, and politics in the United States. The authors provide readers with essential background in the subject by devoting early chapters to the historical and philosophical issues that inform the relationship between religion and politics. Subsequent chapters present specific controversies debated in court, posing problems that are examined and analyzed through the study of decisions made by the Supreme Court and lower courts.</p>

Religion, Politics, and the Law: Commentaries and Controversies

Religion & Spirituality

Stevens, Dennis

Religious Studies

Cengage Learning'

UNDERSTANDING POLITICS is solidly based on three fundamental beliefs: that politics is a pervasive force in modern society, that government is too important to be left in the hands of the few, and that in a democracy everyone has both the opportunity and the obligation to participate in public life. Building on these beliefs, Thomas Magstadt seeks to "educate to participate"--giving students the confidence and competence to affect change in the world around them. This proven, best-selling introductory text examines the complexities of politics and government in a way that students will find immediately fascinating. Magstadt focuses on such pertinent concepts as democracy, dictatorship, citizenship, voting behavior, elections, leadership, ideologies, war, revolution, world politics, and public policy. Because these concepts are fundamental to the text, the book provides students with a view of the political and economic that is at once lucid, nuanced, and empowering.

Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions and Issues (Non-InfoTrac Version)

Philosophy

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