For one semester/quarter courses on Introducation to Political Science.

Exceptionally up-to-date and rich in cross-national examples, Political Science offers an thorough introduction to the basic concepts and theories of political science. With a critical look at the major theories, it exposes students to many ways of thinking, and challenges them to think critically. Emphasizing both U.S. and comparative politics, it provides students with a solid foundation for connecting their studies to what is happening in the world around them.