An Introduction to Political Science: Comparative and World PoliticsThis text is suited for Introduction to Political Science courses taught at universities and colleges across Canada. In this fourth edition of An Introduction to Political Science: Comparative and World Politics, students are introduced to politics and government through a comparative lens with a Canadian emphasis. Canadian content has been increased throughout the text, and material has been updated to address such contemporary topics as globalization and the September 11 terrorist attacks. The text can be used in either a relevant one-semester or full-year course, both of which are offered by universities and colleges in Political Science and Public Administration departments. |
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Countries and Concepts | 1 |
Political Science Yesterday and Today | 21 |
The Systems Approach | 30 |
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