Why Politics Matters: An Introduction to Political Science (MindTap Course List) - Softcover

Dooley, Kevin; Patten, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0357137469 ISBN 13: 9780357137468

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2020

Synopsis

Packed with current, global examples, Dooley/Patten's WHY POLITICS MATTERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3rd edition, explains why politics is important to you -- and how you can get involved. Giving you the building blocks to understand political science, it provides a "big picture" of the field as it explores theory, comparative politics, the U.S. government and international relations. Thoroughly up to date, it covers the rise of populism, nationalism, Brexit, the Trump presidency, U.S. relations with North Korea and China, the "pink wave" in the 2018 Congressional midterms, the impact of climate change on international relations and more. Engaging exercises prompt you to think critically about chapter concepts and put what you learn into practice. Also available, MindTap offers you a wealth of anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions.

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About the Author

Kevin L. Dooley is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Since joining the faculty in 2003, he has taught Comparative Politics, Ethics in International Relations, American Foreign Policy, and Early and Modern Political Theory courses. He received his Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 2004. Dr. Dooley's primary research interests include globalization, nationalism and terrorism. In addition to numerous articles, he is the author of POLITICS STILL MATTERS: GLOBALIZATION, GOVERNANCE, AND THE REVIVAL OF REGIONAL MINORITIES (2008) and ALLEGORIES AND METAPHORS IN EARLY POLITICAL THOUGHT: FROM PLATO TO MACHIAVELLI (2018). Dr. Dooley and his wife, Lauren, live in Brick, New Jersey, with their two children, Jack and Megan.

Joseph N. Patten is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, and also serves as adviser to the Policy Debate Team. He received Monmouth's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2009. Prior to joining the faculty in 2002, he was an Associate Professor of Political Science at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Since earning his Ph.D. in Political Science from West Virginia University in 1996, Dr. Patten has taught American Government, American Congress, American Presidency, Ancient and Modern Political Theory, Civil Liberties, Policy Analysis and other courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. His primary research interests include U.S. Congress and American politics, and he has published articles in these areas. Dr. Patten and his wife, Veena, live in Howell, New Jersey, with their two children, Nikhil and Jaya.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 0357137469
• ISBN 13: 9780357137468
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 416