People, Power and Politics [Paperback]

John C. Donovan (Author), Richard E. Morgan (Author), Christian P. Potholm (Author), Marcia Weigle (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0822630257 | ISBN-13: 978-0822630258 | Publication Date: September 28, 1993 | Edition: 3rd

This book introduces beginning students to the broad issues of political science through a general survey rather than the study of a particular country. The authors acquaint students with the intellectual enterprise of analyzing politics by presenting the vocabulary of classic political theory and contemporary political science, and introducing the major figures in the history of political analysis, from the ancients to leading social critics of our time. They illustrate each concept with an actual political example current enough to engage students' attention and emotions.

Editorial Reviews

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First-rate. . . .The text has a little for everyone and could suit the political ideas people, the humanists, and the behavioralists. And there is enough of a nuts and bolts approach to this book to satisfy those who want students to come away from the course as a 'master mechanic' of political dilemmas. (David W. Dent )

Most competing textbooks are too technical and too concerned with internecine methodological arguments that are of interest to professors but not to freshman and sophomore students. One of the best things about this book is that it is written for students. (John P. White )

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; 3rd edition (September 28, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822630257
• ISBN-13: 978-0822630258
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,959,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)