Political Science For Dummies®
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ISBN: 978-1-119-67484-9 (pbk); ISBN: 978-1-119-67483-2 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-67477-1 (ebk)
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Table of Contents
1 Cover
2 Introduction About This Book Conventions Used in This Book Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here
3 Part 1: Understanding Political Science Chapter 1: Discovering the Discipline of Political Science Looking at Politics and Political Science Studying Political Power Searching for Sources of Legitimacy Chapter 2: Shaping Research in Political Science: Looking at Major Approaches Starting with Traditionalism Switching to Behavioralism Moving Leftward with Post-Behavioralism Comparing Political Science Theories Looking at Historical Sociology Seeking Benefits: Rational Choice Theory Chapter 3: Dealing with Political Culture Analyzing Political Culture Sustaining Democracy: The Civic Culture Working on Political Socialization Moving from Materialist to Postmaterialist
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Part 2: Comparing Governments
Chapter 4: Discussing Different Forms of Government
Identifying Types of Governments
Dividing Powers
Chapter 5: Setting the Rules: Constitutions
Looking at Constitution Basics
Creating a New Country: The U.S. Constitution of 1789
Checking on a New Document: The Russian Constitution
Chapter 6: Comparing Political Institutions: Systems of Government
Comparing Democratic Political Systems
Studying