Political Science (Second Edition)

Author: (English) Andrew Heywood
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book systematically elaborates on the theories and developmental context of political science, covering topics such as political theory, ethnicity and globalization, political interaction, government institutions, and policy and performance. The author organically combines political philosophy with political science, sorting out different theories and ideas targeting the same political phenomenon, and thoroughly analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of each theory as well as the debates between them. This book provides readers with a unique and insightful path to explore political science, with content focused on an international perspective and written in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. It has been selected as a textbook for political science programs by prestigious universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Hong Kong and Taiwan regions of China.