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W. Phillips Shively's Power & Choice offers an in-depth look into the nuances of politics, both domestic and international, through the use of multiple comparative perspectives and theoretical approaches. The major theme reflected in the title is based on Shively's definition... Read Full Overview

A truly comparative introduction to political science that reflects the diversity of approaches to the discipline
Power & Choice offers an in-depth look into the nuances of politics through the analysis of collective choices for a group or state through... Read Full Overview

This text embraces a comparative approach with a balance of theory and practical examples. Updated to reflect the current global condition, the book is aimed at lecturers who like to use a core main text and supplement it with readers, handouts, and other classroom activities... Read Full Overview

A general, comparative introduction to the major concepts and themes of political science. The basics are made affordable to students through concise presentation - offering a comparative approach to the subject, highlighted through case studies that offer real-world examples... Read Full Overview

This introductory text examines the contrasting purpose of political institutions as a means to acquire power versus their use as a means to exercise public choice. This edition includes an expanded treatment of state and society, an added distinction between economic and non-economic... Read Full Overview