Revel for Political Science: An Introduction, Updated Edition -- Access Card Ed. 14

by Michael G. Roskin; Robert L. Cord; James A. Medeiros; Walter S. Jones

• ISBN13: 9780135685334
• ISBN10: 0135685338
• Format: Access Code
• Copyright: 2020-05-15
• Publisher: Pearson Education Inc.

Summary

For courses in Introduction to Political Science

Explore the fundamentals of Political Science
Revel™ Political Science: An Introduction presents a survey of different political paradigms, viewpoints, and theories designed to encourage students to develop their own political views. Gearing their text toward those learning about the topic for the first time, authors Michael Roskin, Robert Cord, James Medeiros, and Walter Jones balance theoretical abstractions and applied reasoning to equip students with the knowledge to make calm, rational choices and protect themselves from political manipulation. The Updated 14th Edition offers coverage of many of the recent developments that have impacted politics in the U.S. and abroad, such as the rise of demagogic populism and the effects of social media on politics.

Revel is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience — for less than the cost of a traditional textbook.

NOTE: Revel is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. This ISBN is for the standalone Revel access card. In addition to this access card, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.

Author Biography

Michael G. Roskin, a former foreign-service officer and AP newsman, studied in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and taught on a Fulbright in Toulouse, France. He taught 36 years at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania, with three years as a visiting professor at the U.S. Army War College. After retiring, he was a Fulbright lecturer in Macau, China, and now writes a column for The Free Press of Rockland, Maine.

Table of Contents

PART I: THE BASES OF POLITICS       
1. Politics and Political Science     
2. Political Ideologies          
3. States        
4. Constitutions and Rights
5. Regimes    
 
PART II: POLITICAL ATTITUDES          
6. Political Culture   
7. Public Opinion     
 
PART III: POLITICAL INTERACTIONS
8. Political Communication
9. Interest Groups   
10. Parties    
11. Elections
 
PART IV: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS   
12. Legislatures       
13. Executives and Bureaucracies           
14. Politics and Law
 
PART V: WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO    
15. Political Economy         
16. Violence and Revolution         
17. International Relations