Political Science An Introduction

I. THE BASES OF POLITICS. 1. A Science of Politics? 2. Theories: Classic and Modern. 3. Nations, States, and Governments. 4. Individuals and Constitutions. 5. Democracy, Totalitarianism, and Authoritarianism. II. POLITICAL ATTITUDES. 6. Political Ideologies. 7. Political Culture. 8. Public Opinion. III. POLITICAL INTERACTIONS. 9. Political Communication and the Media. 10. Interest Groups. 11. Political Parties and Party Systems. 12. Elections. IV. THE INSTITUTIONS OF POLITICS. 13. The Basic Institutions of Government. 14. Legislatures. 15. Executives. 16. Administration and Bureaucracy. 17. Legal Systems and the Courts. V. WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO. 18. Political Economy. 19. Violence and Revolution. 20. International Relations. 21. The Global System. Index.Roskin, Michael is the author of 'Political Science An Introduction', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130991348 and ISBN 0130991341.