The Human Polity: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Brief VersionThis brief version ofThe Human Polityoffers the same personal, engaging introduction to political science in a shorter format-ideal for professors interested in incorporating outside readings into their course. The text discusses the nature of politics and political institutions, behavior, and ideologies within a comparative framework. |
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Executives | 10 |
The Language of Politics | 24 |
THE CONTEXT OF POLITICS | 41 |
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