Analyzing Politics: An Introduction to Political Science (with InfoTrac) - Softcover

Grigsby, Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534586716 ISBN 13: 9780534586713

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

This text covers the basics of political science. Linking fundamental concepts with contemporary political events and controversies, Grigsby discusses all major topics and illustrates the ways in which these topics impact their lives.

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About the Author

Ellen Grigsby (Ph. D., University of North Carolina, 1987) has been a faculty member in the Department of Political Science at the University of New Mexico since 1991. She teaches a broad range of political science classes, including classes in political theory and applied internships.

Review

"The aspect of this chapter (Political Ideologies) that improves the entire text is how the author demonstrates the relevance of classic political ideas to modern politics."

"The overall organization of the text is excellent. The author moves beyond merely conveying information and creates an opportunity for students to think, question, and discuss. The examples are consistently provocative and should be very appealing to college students today. The examples used to illustrate concepts across the ideological spectrum and present good opportunities for students to consider real issues while gaining a deeper understanding of political science concepts. The author does an excellent job of making political science come alive."

"I feel particularly strongly about the issue of political culture and the necessity of student comprehension of this concept and the extent to which it directs their political thinking. I would certainly recommend that my colleagues take a serious look at this book."

"Three strengths that stand out are: 1) the very complete, well organized coverage of ideologies, 2) the discussion of the ethical foundations of the state [which are] very useful, and 3) the writing is very clear."

"I like the comparative approach, good coverage of traditional and new ideologies. It is clearly written, compact, manageable, and has a glossary".

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0534586716
• ISBN 13: 9780534586713
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320