Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions, and Issues by Thomas M. Magstadt (E

Description: Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions, and Issues by Thomas M. Magstadt Politics is a gateway to a broader and better understanding of human nature, society, and the world. This idea has inspired each edition of UNDERSTANDING POLITICS: IDEAS, INSTITUTIONS, AND ISSUES. Thomas Magstadts book provides in-depth coverage of contemporary political issues and calls attention to the more enduring underlying questions. With its intense, engaging politics are pertinent theme, the 12th edition will fascinate you with its analysis of three fundamental premises: politics is a pervasive force in modern society; government is too important to be left in the hands of a few; and everyone has the opportunity to participate in public life in a democracy. This edition focuses on vital topics and concepts such as democracy, dictatorship, ideology, citizenship, voting behavior, elections, public policy, leadership, war, revolution, foreign policy, world politics, and international law. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Thomas Magstadt earned his doctorate at the Johns Hopkins Schools of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He is the author NATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS: COMPARATIVE POLITICS IN REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE (Wadsworth, sixth edition forthcoming in 2010) and AN EMPIRE IF YOU CAN KEEP IT: POWER AND PRINCIPLE IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY (CQ Press, 2004). He has also published numerous journal articles and has been a frequent op-ed contributor to newspapers. He has taught at several colleges and universities and chaired departments at Augustana College (Sioux Falls) and the University of Nebraska (Kearney). He Table of Contents 1. Introduction: The Study of Politics.2. The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms.Part I: COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS: MODELS AND THEORIES.3. Utopias: Model States.4. Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation.5. The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality.6. The Totalitarian Model: A False Utopia.Part II: ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING DEMOCRACIES.7. Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments.8. States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday.9. Development: Myths and Realities.Part III: POLITICS BY CIVIL MEANS: CITIZENS, LEADERS, AND POLICIES.10. Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen.11. Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy.12. Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power.13. Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices.Part IV: POLITICS BY VIOLENT MEANS: REVOLUTION, WAR, AND TERRORISM.14. Revolution: In the Name of Justice.15. War: Politics by Other Means.16. Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes?Part V: POLITICS WITHOUT GOVERNMENT.17. International Relations: The Struggle for World Order.18. Afterword: The Power of Knowledge.Endnotes.Glossary.Index. Review "This book compares very well against other leading introductory textbooks. The chapters are well organized, the writing style is clear and engaging, and the topics are amply illustrated. Its up-to-date information gives it a fresh face and enhances its scholarship, which covers all areas of political science. Overall, it is a great introduction to politics and political science." "Thomas Magstadts Understanding Politics compares very favorably with other political science textbooks already on the market. The sheer breadth of chapters covered, the maps and illustrations, the pedagogical notes and insets, the succinct length of the chapters, and the currency of the facts and figures make it a great resource for instructors and students alike." Review Quote "Thomas Magstadts Understanding Politics compares very favorably with other political science textbooks already on the market. The sheer breadth of chapters covered, the maps and illustrations, the pedagogical notes and insets, the succinct length of the chapters, and the currency of the facts and figures make it a great resource for instructors and students alike." New Feature 1. Introduction: The Study of Politics. 2. The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms. Part I: COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS: MODELS AND THEORIES. 3. Utopias: Model States. 4. Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation. 5. The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality. 6. The Totalitarian Model: A False Utopia. Part II: ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING DEMOCRACIES. 7. Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments. 8. States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday. 9. Development: Myths and Realities. Part III: POLITICS BY CIVIL MEANS: CITIZENS, LEADERS, AND POLICIES. 10. Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen. 11. Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy. 12. Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power. 13. Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices. Part IV: POLITICS BY VIOLENT MEANS: REVOLUTION, WAR, AND TERRORISM. 14. Revolution: In the Name of Justice. 15. War: Politics by Other Means. 16. Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes? Part V: POLITICS WITHOUT GOVERNMENT. 17. International Relations: The Struggle for World Order. 18. Afterword: The Power of Knowledge. Endnotes. Glossary. Index. Details ISBN1305629906 Author Thomas M. Magstadt Short Title UNDERSTANDING POLITICS 12/E Language English Edition 12th ISBN-10 1305629906 ISBN-13 9781305629905 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing Subtitle Ideas, Institutions, and Issues Place of Publication Mason, OH Country of Publication United States Pages 608 DEWEY 320 Publisher Cengage Learning Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-10-28 Replaced by 9780357137352 Audience College/Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137266833;

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