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"At long last, a text that puts science back into political science; at the same time, it is not an 'American government and politics' text masquerading as an introduction to political science. I am delighted with it. The central concept of the 'public good' lends coherence to the organization of the book and allows Josep M. Colomer to integrate a vast amount of material encompassing all levels of analysis. The product is a remarkable achievement."-Abdalla Battah Minnesota State University Mankato
"The Science of Politics: An Introduction aims to do something that no other political science textbook currently does: to lay out the key 'things we know' about politics that satisfy the criteria of simplicity, practicality, and historical relevance. It is very well written, with an authoritative style that clearly demonstrates an impressive sweep of historical knowledge and understanding...It has an analytical coherence that is consistent throughout the book, in line with the goal to be 'scientific.' This style completely distinguishes this text from others in the field and is a key selling point for students. I would recommend it to others without hesitation"-Helen Margetts University of Oxford.
A broad, accessible, and rigorous overview of politics, The Science of Politics: An Introduction introduces students to the most substantive and important issues in the field. Josep M. Colomer takes a unique approach to the study of politics, addressing it from two points of departure: as a fundamental human activity to pursue the common interests of the members of a community (i.e., the "public good") and as the subject of systematic and reliable knowledge (i.e., science). This method helps to bridge a persistent gap between developments in research and actual teaching in the discipline. It provides students with the best possible foundation to build upon as they move into more advanced study in the field.
Features
Presents thirty principles that have been established through research over the years
Gives students the methodological tools to explore, study, and understand questions and issues that they may encounter
Discusses a variety of key issues including action, representation, government, and policy
Incorporates a number of pedagogical devices including summaries, key concepts, review questions, problems and applications, comparative case studies, and special features explaining classic research contributions
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ISBN: 9780195397741
ISBN-10: 0195397746
Series: Sinauer
Published: 1st July 2010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 322
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 19.2 x 23.6 x 2.1
Weight (kg): 0.58
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