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Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires from Sucking America Dry $12.94 Dylan Ratigan is mad as hell. Infuriated by government corruption and corporate communism, incensed by banksters shaking down taxpayers, and despairing of an ailing health care system, an age-old dependency on foreign oil, and a failing educational system, Ratigan sees an America that has allowed itself to be swindled and robbed. In this book, his first, he rips the lid off our deeply crooked syst...

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference $5.00 "The best way to understand the dramatic transformation of unknown books into bestsellers, or the rise of teenage smoking, or the phenomena of word of mouth or any number of the other mysterious changes that mark everyday life," writes Malcolm Gladwell, "is to think of them as epidemics. Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread just like viruses do." Although anyone familiar with the t...

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Nature of Science in General Chemistry Textbooks $49.95 Research in science education has recognized the importance of history and philosophy of science (HPS). Nature of science (NOS) is considered to be an essential part of HPS with important implications for teaching science. The role played by textbooks in developing students' informed conceptions of NOS has been a source of considerable interest for science educators. In some parts of the world, textbooks become the curriculum and determine to a great extent what is taught and learned in the classroom. Given this background and interest, this monograph has evaluated NOS in university level general chemistry textbooks published in U.S.A. Most textbooks in this study provided little insight with respect to the nine criteria used for evaluating NOS. Some of the textbooks, however, inevitably refer to HPS and thus provide guidelines for future textbooks. A few of the textbooks go into considerable detail to present the atomic models of Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr and wave mechanical to illustrate the tentative nature of scientific theories - an important NOS aspect. These results lead to the question: Are we teaching science as practiced by scientists?An answer to this question can help us to understand the importance of NOS, by providing students an HPS-based environment, so that they too (just like the scientists) feel the thrill and excitement of discovering new things. This monograph provides students and teachers guidelines for introducing various aspects of NOS, based on historical episodes.

Political Science $48 Political Science

American Political Dictionary $80.49 Since 1962, this text has served as a guide both to the rich technical language of political science and to the actual operation of the American political system. The AMERICAN POLITICAL DICTIONARY can serve as a supplement to other American government texts or as a study guide for examinations, as the chapters correspond to the organization of most textbooks.

Designing History in East Asian Textbooks $140 This book analyses the efforts throughout East Asia to deploy education for purposes of political socialization, and in particular in order to shape notions of identity. Written by a group of international education experts chapters discuss the enduring focus on the role of curricula in inculcating homogenous visions of the national self, and indeed homogenized visions of significant 'others'. The book also looks at the alternative approaches to textbook design, including the new trend of common textbook initiatives which operate with the aim of defusing the tensions that mutual representation have tended to fuel. It also breaks new ground in the alaysis of East Asia's textbook wars by including contributions from scholars and curriculum developers involved in writing national and multi-national history textbooks.

Cultural Theory as Political Science $140 This is the first major European political science book to discuss the growing interdisciplinary field of 'cultural studies', proposing a coherent and viable alternative to mainstream political science.

American Political Dictionary by Plano, Jack; Greenberg, Milton Edition REV, 11 $35.49 Since 1962, this text has served as a guide both to the rich technical language of political science and to the actual operation of the American political system. The AMERICAN POLITICAL DICTIONARY can serve as a supplement to other American government texts or as a study guide for examinations, as the chapters correspond to the organization of most textbooks.

POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE $4.95 This 4-page guide outlines the basic concepts and principles of political science. It includes information on: theories of world politics, international law, united nations, arms control and much more.

Modern Political Science $30.95 Since emerging in the late nineteenth century, political science has undergone a radical shift--from constructing grand narratives of national political development to producing empirical studies of individual political phenomena. What caused this change? Modern Political Science --the first authoritative history of Anglophone political science--argues that the field's transformation shouldn't be mistaken for a case of simple progress and increasing scientific precision. On the contrary, the book shows that political science is deeply historically contingent, driven both by its own inherited ideas and by the wider history in which it has developed. Focusing on the United States and the United Kingdom, and the exchanges between them, Modern Political Science contains contributions from leading political scientists, political theorists, and intellectual historians from both sides of the Atlantic. Together they provide a compelling account of the development of political science, its relation to other disciplines, the problems it currently faces, and possible solutions to these problems. Building on a growing interest in the history of political science, Modern Political Science is necessary reading for anyone who wants to understand how political science got to be what it is today--or what it might look like tomorrow.

The Future of Political Science $25.95 This book contains some of the newest, most exciting ideas now percolating within political science. One hundred authors each contribute a brief essay about a single novel or insufficiently appreciated idea on some aspect of political science.

Development of Political Science $170 This book is the first comprehensive discussion of political science in a comparative international perspective. A discussion which adds depth to the concept of the subject as a transnational body of knowledge.

Education in Political Science $120 This pioneering volume is devoted to the analysis of education from the perspective of political science, applying the full range of its analytical perspectives and methodological tools.

Political Science: An Introduction, Twelfth Edition $46.99 Balancing practical and theoretical knowledge, Political Science is a comprehensive and jargon-free introduction to the field’s basic concepts and themes.This bestselling brief text uses diverse real-world examples to show students the value of avoiding simplifications in politics, the relevance of government, and the importance of participation. Written from Mike Roskin’s unique and engaging point-of-view, Political Science remains the best at providing the clear explanations, practical applications, and current examples that will welcome students to a vital field of study.

Political Science: An Introduction, Eleventh Edition $48.99 Balancing practical and theoretical knowledge, Political Science is a comprehensive and jargon-free introduction to the field’s basic concepts and themes.This bestselling brief text uses diverse real-world examples to show students the value of avoiding simplifications in politics, the relevance of government, and the importance of participation. Written from Mike Roskin’s unique and engaging point-of-view, Political Science remains the best at providing the clear explanations, practical applications, and current examples that will welcome students to a vital field of study.

Political Theory and Social Science $85 A critique of academic political theory, this book begins with a synoptic critical analysis of the past and present of the field with particular emphasis on its cognitive and practical relationship to politics as well as on its relationship to philosophy. One basic claim is that political theory is not sui generis and that it cannot be divorced from the lineage and prospects of political and social science as a whole. Theauthor argues that social science, whatever its methods, is necessarily a metapractical or interpretive enterprise which can be fruitfully illuminated from a perspective that draws upon the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Writing to Learn: In Political Science by Edwards, Ann Edition ILL, 1 $20.99 Writing to Learn: In Political Science. Edwards, Ann

Studying Politics : An Introduction to Political Science by Dyck, Rand Edition , 2 $16.99 Studying Politics : An Introduction to Political Science. Dyck, Rand

Studying Politics : An Introduction to Political Science by Dyck, Rand Edition , 0 $14.49 Studying Politics : An Introduction to Political Science. Dyck, Rand

Expository Writing in Political Science by Schmidt, Diane E Edition , 0 $13.49 Expository Writing in Political Science. Schmidt, Diane E

The Tragedy of Political Science by Ricci, David M. Edition , 0 $22.49 The Tragedy of Political Science. Ricci, David M.

Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Tenth Edition $48.99 Understanding the Political World offers a comparative perspective on how politics works at the global, national, group, and individual level.Focusing on how fundamental concepts in political science relate to real political events, this bestselling text surveys political behavior, systems, and processes throughout the world and asks students to evaluate and apply this knowledge. Through an engaging writing style, numerous examples, and the instructive use of cartoons and photographs, Understanding the Political World encourages students to think like political scientists and to critically examine new and enduring political realities and challenges.

Mapping the Political Landscape : An Introduction to Political Science by Tremblay, Reeta Chowdhary Edition , 0 $23.99 Mapping the Political Landscape : An Introduction to Political Science. Tremblay, Reeta Chowdhary

The Political Science Student Writer's Manual $23.4 For courses in Political Science, Research Methods, Policy Research Methods, American Government, and Comparative Government. This comprehensive, practical writer's manual--created specifically for political science students--is designed to help students accomplish two goals: 1) improve their writing skills and strategies and 2) learn political science at the same time. It frees instructors from having to teach students how to write the papers most often assigned in political science classes. The manual considers the different types of papers common to political science classes at all levels--exploring the purposes and characteristics of each paper, the steps for writing a successful paper, and typical formats.

Political Networks $30 Knoke explains the relevance of network theory in political science.

Doing Research in Political Science $63 'This is an immensely helpful book for students starting their own research' - Klaus Armingeon, University of Bern. 'Has established itself as a concise and well-readable text on comparative methods and statistics in political science I strongly recommend it' - Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Philipps-University Marburg

Writing a Research Paper in Political Science $26.99 Learn to write a great research paper with WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE! This concise political science text is more than just a typical research methods text – it helps you master writing, methodological, and research skills with ease. Topics covered include how to develop a research question, write a literature review, design a study, analyze information, write introductory and concluding sections, and edit and revise a paper. With a glossary, writing checklists, and examples of different parts of papers written by actual undergraduates, this political science text provides you with the tools you need to write a good research paper.

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Power and Choice : An Introduction to Political Science by Shively, W. Phillips Edition , 7 $13.49 Power and Choice : An Introduction to Political Science. Shively, W. Phillips

Political Representation $25 Draws from political science, history, political theory, economics, and anthropology to answer the most important questions about political representation.

Writing in Political Science: A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition $24.99 A complete resource for writing an effective paper, Diane Schmidt’s latest edition of Writing in Political Science gives students a practical guide for writing and arguing about political events, ideas, passions and agendas.  A collection of actual student essays shows you how to write your way to a better grade.  After reading Writing in Political Science students will know how to:Choose and narrow a research topicFormulate a research agendaQuickly locate reputable information onlineExecute a study and write about your findingsUse the vocabulary of political science discourseFollow the criteria used to evaluate student assignments when writingApply your writing skills to an internship, civic engagement project, or work-study programManage and preserve achievements for career development

The Political Science Student Writer’s Manual, Sixth Edition $24.99 For courses in Political Science, Research Methods, Policy Research Methods, American Government, and Comparative Government.This comprehensive, practical writer's manual–created specifically for political science students–is designed to help students accomplish two goals: 1) improve their writing skills and strategies and 2) learn political science at the same time. It frees instructors from having to teach students how  to write the papers most often assigned in political science classes. The manual considers the different types of papers common to political science classes at all levels–exploring the purposes and characteristics of each paper, the steps for writing a successful paper, and typical formats.

The Political Science Student Writer’s Manual, Seventh Edition $16.99 The Political Science Student Writer’s Manual is a practical manual to research and writing in political science. Designed to improve students’ critical thinking and writing skills, this hands-on manual includes effective style and grammar guides alongside clear coverage of argumentation, research, and citation to explain and illustrate the purpose and characteristics of papers across political science subfields.

Why Politics Matters: An Introduction to Political Science (with CourseReader 0-60: Introduction to Political Science Printed Access Card), 1st Edition $98.99 WHY POLITICS MATTERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE is a full-color, accessible introduction to Political Science. Organized evenly around the major divisions within Political Science: Theory, American Government, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, WHY POLITICS MATTERS gives you the building blocks to understand political science and provides a "big picture" of the field. With current event examples and questions to get you thinking, the authors help you apply political thought to political practice. The book is engaging, conversational, and interactive, with a special emphasis on why politics matters in your life. WHY POLITICS MATTERS is the first and only Introduction to Political Science book offering a fully integrated and customizable online reader, COURSEREADER, with a full slate of recommended primary source readings compiled by the authors. Each COURSEREADER selection is called-out in the text alongside the relevant discussion and is accompanied critical thinking questions to help you apply the reading to your chapter lesson.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Science by Goodin, Robert E. Edition ILL, 0 $59.99 Drawing on the rich resources of the ten-volume series of The Oxford Handbooks of Political Science, this one-volume distillation provides a comprehensive overview of all the main branches of contemporary political science: political theory; political institutions; political behavior; comparative politics; international relations; political economy; law and politics; public policy; contextual political analysis; and political methodology. Sixty-seven of the top political scientists worldwide survey recent developments in those fields and provide penetrating introductions to exciting new fields of study. Following in the footsteps of the New Handbook of Political Science edited by Robert Goodin and Hans-Dieter Klingemann a decade before, this Oxford Handbook of Political Science will become an indispensable guide to the scope and methods of political science as a whole. It will serve as the reference book of record for political scientists and for those following their work for years to come.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Science by Goodin, Robert E. Edition ILL, $35.99 Drawing on the rich resources of the ten-volume series of The Oxford Handbooks of Political Science, this one-volume distillation provides a comprehensive overview of all the main branches of contemporary political science: political theory; political institutions; political behavior; comparative politics; international relations; political economy; law and politics; public policy; contextual political analysis; and political methodology. Sixty-seven of the top political scientists worldwide survey recent developments in those fields and provide penetrating introductions to exciting new fields of study. Following in the footsteps of the New Handbook of Political Science edited by Robert Goodin and Hans-Dieter Klingemann a decade before, this Oxford Handbook of Political Science will become an indispensable guide to the scope and methods of political science as a whole. It will serve as the reference book of record for political scientists and for those following their work for years to come.

Introduction to Political Science: Reason, Reflection, and Analysis $107.49 Appropriate for introduction to political science or politics courses, INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE covers both normative and empirical issues while examining major political ideologies, institutions, and processes. This text introduces students to the enduring, normative questions of politics and to the different schools of thought concerning these issues. It also provides students with information about political systems and issues in a global context, relating comparative and international issues to everyday life. Finally, it teaches them to think critically about politics, applying logic and empirical analysis to political questions. The social choice framework provides a conceptual model that students can understand, apply, and critique.

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Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science, 13th Edition $64 Power and Choice, Thirteenth Edition is a comparative, conceptual introduction to political science which involves students in the dramatic and interesting variety of politics around the world; students clearly are the audience of this text. The theme of “power and choice,” based on a definition of politics as the making of collective choices for a group or state through the use of power, runs through much of the text. The text is organized topically, rather than by county-by-country, and provides in-depth examples at the conclusion of most chapters.

Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science, 12th Edition $58.25 This is a comparative, conceptual introduction to political science, organized topically rather than country-by-country, providing in-depth examples at the end of most chapters to provide greater richness about various countries than a topical treatment would normally provide. The theme of "power and choice," based on a definition of politics as the making of collective choices for a group or state through the use of power, runs through much of the text.

POLITICAL SCIENCE: INT'L RELATIONS STUDY GUIDE $5.95 In this era of globalization, the international relations (IR) arena of political science is more essential to understand than ever before. Our 6-page guide is the perfect resource for students of this field—it is jam-packed with valuable information on key terms, concepts, theories and their proponents. Plus, it features an IR timeline and listings of key IR acronyms and doctrines. Theories and their proponents, principles and concepts all are explained and complemented by eye-catching graphics.

Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Ninth Edition $49.4 Understanding the Political World offers a comparative perspective on how politics works at the global, national, group, and individual level.Focusing on how fundamental concepts in political science relate to real political events, this bestselling text surveys political behavior, systems, and processes throughout the world and asks students to evaluate and apply this knowledge. Through an engaging writing style, numerous examples, and the instructive use of cartoons and photographs, Understanding the Political World encourages students to think like political scientists and to critically examine new and enduring political realities and challenges.Need an area or country study? Package any of the titles below with this text and receive a discount!  E-mail polisci@pearson.com for more information and a special package ISBN.Oladimeji Aborisade and Robert Mundt’s Politics of Nigeria, 2/eRoy Andersen, Robert Seibert, and Jon Wagner's Politics and Change in the Middle East, 9/eMark A. Cichock’s Russian and Eurasian PoliticsAlistair Cole’s French Politics and Society, 2/eMarkus Crepaz and Jurg Steiner's European Democracies, 6/eCatharine Danks’s Russian Politics and SocietyJune Teufel Dreyer’s China’s Political System, 6/eHoward Handelman's The Challenge of Third World Development, 5/eMir Zohair Husain’s Global Islamist Politics, 2/eMark Garnett and Philip Lynch’s Exploring British PoliticsSteve Marsh and Hans Mackenstein’s The International Relations of the EUPhillip Norton’s The British Polity, 4/eGavin O’Toole’s Politics Latin AmericaRichard Payne and James Nassar's Politics and Culture of the Developing WorldJ. Richard Piper’s Major Nation-States in the European UnionThomas Remington’s Politics in Russia, 4/eMichael Roskin and James Coyle's Politics of the Middle East, 2/eWilliam Safran’s The French Polity 7/eVera Simone’s The Asian Pacific, 2/eJames A. Bill and Robert Springborg’s Politics in the Middle East, 5/eJonathan Tonge’s Northern Ireland, 2/eJoseph Weatherby’s The Middle East and North AfricaJoseph Weatherby, et al.’s The Other WorldDavid Wood and Birol A. Yesilada’s The Emerging European Union, 4/e

Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science, 11th Edition $39.25 W. Phillips Shively is Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, where he moved in 1971 after teaching at the University of Oregon and Yale University. He has also served as Visiting Professor at the University of Oslo in Norway. His research, which has appeared in numerous articles, deals with the comparative study of elections, and he has written The Craft of Political Research, an introduction to research techniques. He has also had practical political experience as a lobbyist in Minnesota. His true love is bird-watching.With the CourseSmart eTextbook version of this title, students can save up to 50% off the cost of a print book, reduce their impact on the environment, and access powerful web tools for learning. Faculty can also review and compare the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability.

Cambridge Handbook of Experimental Political Science $38 This volume provides the first comprehensive overview of how political scientists have used experiments to transform their field of study.

African American Perspectives on Political Science $34.95 African American political scientists speak out about their discipline, academic issues and racism in the profession

Research Methods for Political Science $42.95 Thoroughly updated, more concise than the previous edition, and available for the first time in paperback, "Research Methods for Political Science" is designed to help students learn what to research, why to research, and how to research. The text integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in one volume, and includes the most comprehensive coverage of qualitative methods currently available. It covers such important topics as research design, specifying research problems, designing questionnaries and writing questions, designing and carrying out qualitative research, and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative research data. Heavily illustrated, classroom tested, and exceptionally readable and engaging, the text also provides specific instructions on the use of available statistical software programs such as Excel and SPSS.

How to Map Arguments in Political Science $16 As essential and accessible introduction and critique of the main types of explantion in political science. Essential reading for students and scholars alike. - ;To venture into explanation of political action we need some map of our basic options: what kinds of explanations are out there? Even advanced students and scholars can find the landscape difficult to chart. We confront a bewildering maze of partial typologies, contrasting uses of terms, and debate over what counts as explanation. This book makes an argument about the most useful first cut into explanations of action. It illustrates the map with reference to political examples and a. wide range of political science literature, but the scheme applies even more broadly across the social sciences and history. Common terms form the sectors of the map: structural, institutional, ideational, and psychological logics. This book's novelties lie in arguments about how to best define these terms. It narrows them into distinct mechanisms, arriving at basic segments of causal logic into which all explanations of action can be broken down. It also makes them compatible, however, such that we could imagine a world in which all operated while debating how much each caused any given action. Four benefits follow. The typology directs our attention to the most basic debates about what causes what. Its framework is systematic and exhaustive, bounding our explanatory universe. It defines our main approaches in ways that facilitate both competition and combination. Lastly, it leads to revisions of prevailing. views on philosophy of science and research design to encourage more open and rigorous debates. Graduate students will find no other overviews of comparable scope and precision. Scholars of all theoretical inclinations will encounter provocative challenges to their views of theorizing and use of terms. -

A Simple Guide to SPSS® for Political Science, 1st Edition $40.99 A SIMPLE GUIDE TO SPSS FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE is a supplemental textbook for use in research methods courses to guide you through the use of the computer program, SPSS, for analyzing data. The text helps you to navigate the procedures covered by a primary text in the SPSS program in as simple and straightforward way.

The Wadsworth Guide to Reading Textbooks $13.49 The Wadsworth Guide to Reading Textbooks highlights key skills and strategies required to successfully read college-level materials. Part One describes key elements that often appear in textbooks, such as definitions, visual aids, and charts. Part Two examines how to deal with distractions, manage time, take notes, and read critically. In Part Three, students apply what they have learned to 5 short selections from various college disciplines. Part Four features four full-length textbook chapters from actual business, physical sciences, history and sociology texts.

Why Politics Matters: An Introduction to Political Science, 1st Edition $75.99 WHY POLITICS MATTERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE is a full-color, accessible introduction to Political Science. Organized evenly around the major divisions within Political Science: Theory, American Government, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, WHY POLITICS MATTERS gives you the building blocks to understand political science and provides a "big picture" of the field. With current event examples and questions to get you thinking, the authors help you apply political thought to political practice. The book is engaging, conversational, and interactive, with a special emphasis on why politics matters in your life. WHY POLITICS MATTERS is the first and only Introduction to Political Science book offering a fully integrated and customizable online reader, COURSEREADER, with a full slate of recommended primary source readings compiled by the authors. Each COURSEREADER selection is called-out in the text alongside the relevant discussion and is accompanied critical thinking questions to help you apply the reading to your chapter lesson.

Politics in a Changing World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science (with InfoTrac®), 3rd Edition $114.49 POLITICS IN A CHANGING WORLD introduces students to the diverse discipline of political science by providing a foundation for understanding political life in a systematic and comparative way. The text includes a combination of in-depth chapters on important concepts in political science and a series of brief country studies. POLITICS IN A CHANGING WORLD helps students to acquire not only a better understanding of the actors and institutions that play a part in diverse political systems, but to gain a sense of how and why they act in relation to one another, and what their actions mean for the political culture.

Analyzing Politics: An Introduction to Political Science (with InfoTrac), 2nd Edition $50.49 This text covers the basics of political science. Linking fundamental concepts with contemporary political events and controversies, Grigsby discusses all major topics and illustrates the ways in which these topics impact their lives.

Political Theory and Social Science by Gunnell, John G. Edition ILL, 0 $49.99 Political theory is approached as species of political and social science but more broadly as a form of interpretive or metapractical inquiry. Much of the emphasis is on the relationship between philosophy and social science and on the dilemmas that attend the cognitive and practical relationship between social science and its subject matter. This work is devoted to a critical analytical examination of the history, character, and conduct of contemporary academic political theory and to a reconsideration of significant elements of this field of inquiry from the perspective of the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Principles of Environmental Science by Cunningham William Edition , 5 $45.99 Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course.

Earth Science, Twelfth Edition $56.99 For introductory courses in Earth Science in departments of Geology, Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Education.The twelfth edition of Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology for the undergraduate student with little background in science.  The emphasis is on readability, with clear example-driven explanations.  The twelfth edition takes full advantage of the subject’s visual appeal, with discussions reinforced by incredible color photos and superb illustrations by Earth science illustrator and geologist Dennis Tasa. CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.

Explorations: Conducting Emperical Research in Canadian Political Science 2e $59.37 Explorations is designed specifically to develop the skills that Canadian students need to pursue research in political science - as well as a clear appreciation of both the power and limitations of such research. The authors take students through every step of the research process, from conceptualizing research problems and determining the nature of the evidence required to using statistical tests and reporting research findings. Throughout the book, 'Apply Your Understanding' sections challenge students to put the skills they are learning into practice, while 'Expand Your Knowledge' sections illustrate how empirical research methods can be used to enrich understanding of the political world. Engaging and comprehensive, this is the only introduction to political research methods written within a Canadian context.

Party Politics in America (Longman Classics in Political Science), Thirteenth Edition $37.99 Part of the “Longman Classics in Political Science” series and the gold standard of political parties texts, this new edition includesin-depth analysis of the 2006 campaigns and election and previews what lies ahead for the parties in the 2008 and 2010 Presidential and Congressional Elections.Party Politics in America analyzes the interaction of the three primary components of parties—party organization, party in the electorate, and party in government. Originally written by Frank Sorauf and now authored by Marjorie Hershey, the book integrates research with contemporary and historical examples to bring the fascinating story of how parties have helped to shape our political system to life.

Principles of Environmental Science, 5th Edition $78.75 Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential themes in environmental science along with offering students numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and active learning.

Principles of Environmental Science, 6th Edition $78.75 Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential themes in environmental science along with offering students numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and active learning.

Principles of Environmental Science, 4th Edition $73.25 Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential themes in environmental science along with offering students numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and active learning.

Earth Science, Thirteenth Edition $79.99 Ideal for undergraduates with little or no science background, Earth Science is a student-friendly overview of our physical environment that offers balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The authors focus on readability, with clear, example-driven explanations of concepts and events. The Thirteenth Edition incorporates a new active learning approach and a fully updated visual program. CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.

The Politics of Congressional Elections (Longman Classics in Political Science), Seventh Edition $27.99 Brought completely up-to-date with the latest data from the National Election Study and the Federal Election Commission, and including coverage and analysis of the dramatic 2006 midterm elections, this seminal work continues to offer a systematic account of what goes on in congressional elections and demonstrates how electoral politics reflect and shape other components of the political system, with profound consequences for representative government.The Seventh Edition of this work — one of the Longman Classics in Political Science — provides completely up-to-date coverage of congressional election politics, broadly understood.  Jacobson analyzes how congressional campaigns and elections reflect deeper structural patterns and currents in American political life and help determine how — and how well — we are governed.  The book traces the connections between electoral politics in Congress and other important political phenomena and makes questions of representation and responsibility its chief normative concern.

How to Map Arguments in Political Science by Parsons, Craig Edition ILL, 0 $30.49 In order to venture into explanations of political action we need a map of our basic options: what types of examinations are out there? Even advanced students and scholars can find the landscape difficult to navigate. They confront a bewildering maze of partial typologies, contrasting uses of terms, and debates over what counts as an explanation. How to Map Arguments in Political Science provides a basic map and toolkit for analysis in political science that references political examples and a wide range of material from the political science literature. While common terms--structural, institutional, ideational, and psychological logics--form the sectors of the map, this book is unique in its arguments regarding how to best define these terms. Adopting a systematic and exhaustive framework, it defines the main analytical approaches in ways that facilitate both competition and combination. Finally, it leads to revisions of prevailing views on philosophy of science and research design to encourage more open and rigorous debates.

Political Game Theory $61 Political Game Theory is a self-contained introduction to game theory and its applications to political science.

Explaining Political Judgement $79 A fresh theory of political judgment, using analysis of the Cuban Missile Crisis to provide new implications for political science.

Political Psychology $62.5 Political psychology is a rapidly growing subfield of political science and psychology and is becoming increasingly popular as an area of research and teaching. This work gives an overview and definition of the field, exploring its key concepts, methodologies and research activities.

Science in the Early Twentieth Century $85 An A-Z resource on the history of science from 1900 to 1950, examining the dynamic between science and the social, political, and cultural forces of the era.

The Human Polity: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, 5th Edition $116.99 This mainstream text for introductory political science course familiarizes students with the discipline by taking a comparative approach to topics such as the nature of politics, political institutions, behavior, and ideologies. The text takes a broader look at globalization and the role of non-governmental actors, such as multinational corporations and transnational organizations like the U.N.

Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science by Shively W. Phillips Edition , 11 $37.99 This general, comparative introduction to the major concepts and themes of political science engages students with concrete analytical examples without overwhelming them with excessive detail. In this extensively revised eleventh edition, W. Phillips Shiv

Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science by Shively, W. Phillips Edition , 12 $37.99 This is a comparative, conceptual introduction to political science, organized topically rather than country-by-country, providing in-depth examples at the end of most chapters to provide greater richness about various countries than a topical treatment w

The Fundamentals of Political Science Research $57 This textbook provides an introduction to the scientific study of politics, supplying students with the basic tools to be critical consumers and producers of scholarly research.

Biology and Political Science $160 This book demonstrates the increasing convergence of interest of some social scientists in the theories, research and findings of the life sciences in building a more interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics.

The Political Science Toolbox $70 This book is designed to serve as a reliable research companion to students of American government as they navigate their undergraduate programs. It is a no-nonsense guide that assists students as they develop research questions, explore the literature, m

Research Design in Political Science $100 When embarking on a new research project students face the same core research design issues. This volume provides readers with practical guidelines for both qualitative and quantitative designs, discusses the typical trade-offs involved in choosing them and is rich in examples from actual research.

Materials Science $40 An exciting new textbook for Materials Science and Engineering, covering all commonly taught topics in materials science courses, but to a greater level of detail than most standard introductory textbooks. All chapters include problem sets, references and notes of interest to aid student understanding and the book ends with a useful chapter of hints on making engineering calculations.

Science and Religion $40 Science and Religion assesses the impact of social, political and intellectual change upon Anglican circles, with reference to Oxford University in the decades following the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars.

Conceptual Integrated Science $75.73 From the author of the number one textbooks in physical science and physics comes the eagerly awaiting new text, Conceptual Integrated Science. Hewitt’s critically acclaimed conceptual approach has led science education for 30 years and now tackles integrated science to take student learning to a new level. Using his proven conceptual approach, accessible writing, and fun and informative illustrations, Hewitt and his team of science experts have crafted a text that focuses on the unifying concepts and real-life examples across physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, and astronomy.The book includes best-selling author Paul Hewitt’s proven pedagogical approach, straight-forward learning features, approachable style, and rigorous coverage. The result is a wide-ranging science text that is uniquely effective and motivational. Conceptual Integrated Science is accompanied by an unparalleled media package that combines interactive tutorials, interactive figures, and renowned demonstration videos to help students outside of class and instructors in class.

INTRO POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICAL ANALYSIS $44.2 No Synopsis Available

Party Politics in America: Longman Classics in Political Science, Fourteenth Edition $31.99 Long considered the gold standard of political parties texts, Party Politics in America provides students with an in-depth analysis of the historic 2008 Presidential campaign and election while looking ahead to assess what the shifting political winds have in store for the future of the major political parties and Americans’ political views.Originally penned by Frank Sorauf and now authored by Marjorie Hershey, Party Politics in America provides students with the clearest, most comprehensive and engaging understanding of political parties and partisanship, which in turn are key to understanding the workings of elections, public opinion, policy-making, and leadership.

Principles of Environmental Science by Cunningham, William Cunningham, Mary Ann Edition , 4 $45.99 Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15 chapters--perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course.

Foundations of Earth Science, Sixth Edition $77.99 This brief, paperback version of the best-selling Earth Science by Lutgens and Tarbuck is designed for introductory courses in earth science. The text’s highly visual, non-technical survey emphasizes broad, up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. A flexible design lends itself to the diversity of Earth science courses in both content and approach. As in previous editions, the main focus is to foster student understanding of basic earth science principles.CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.

Thomson Nelson Guide to Research and Writing in Political Science by Charlton, Mark Charlton, Lucille Edition , 0 $14.99 Thomson Nelson Guide to Research and Writing in Political Science. Charlton, Mark Charlton, Lucille

The Political Science Student Writer's Manual by Scott, Gregory M. Garrison, Stephen M. Edition , 5 $13.99 The Political Science Student Writer's Manual. Scott, Gregory M. Garrison, Stephen M.

Writing in Political Science by Schmidt, Diane E. Edition , 4 $34.99 A complete resource for writing an effective paper, Diane Schmidt’s latest edition of Writing in Political Science gives students a practical guide for writing and arguing about political events, ideas, passions and agendas.  A collection of actual student essays shows you how to write your way to a better grade.  After reading Writing in Political Science students will know how to: Choose and narrow a research topic Formulate a research agenda Quickly locate reputable information online Execute a study and write about your findings Use the vocabulary of political science discourse Follow the criteria used to evaluate student assignments when writing Apply your writing skills to an internship, civic engagement project, or work-study program Manage and preserve achievements for career development  

Research Methods in Political Science: An Introduction Using MicroCase® ExplorIt, 7th Edition $52.99 Use award-winning software to analyze and critically evaluate real data with the seventh edition of RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION USING MICROCASE® EXPLORIT. This workbook includes a Windows version of MicroCase ExplorIt, a user-friendly program that makes it easy to manipulate and learn from actual data without getting bogged down in complicated statistical software. Over two dozen research-quality data files are included in this package, along with 14 exercise worksheets (one per chapter) that let you see the real impact of the concepts you study. You're then walked through the entire research process, giving you hands-on experience in research methods.

Writing Successful Textbooks $12.99 Drawing on case studies from textbooks from school, college and professional markets this guide to textbook authorship shows prospective authors how to: research ideas for publication; plan and design; write effectively; support textbooks with websites; and find and work with publishers

Social Science Learning in Schools $30.95 Social Science Learning in Schools: Perspective and Challenges locates the teaching and learning of social science within the larger perspective and aims of education. It emphasizes the need to take the teaching of social science beyond the confines of contemporary ideological debates, into the realm of pedagogical theory. It presents critical perspectives on curriculum design, textbook development and social science pedagogy. Discussions on pedagogy are situated in analyses of Eklayva’s social science textbooks which were in use for over 15 years in government schools in Madhya Pradesh. The book explores the integral role of the teacher, importance of textbooks, and methods of social science enquiry in school teaching-learning. It interrogates integrated approaches to social science education, and notions of nationalism and identity. The book will serve as a seminal social science text for Indian elementary teacher education programmes. University departments of education, research institutions, NGOs and development organisations working in education, literacy and child development will find it an invaluable elementary education resource.

Beyond Textbooks $32 Technology is a key driver of educational innovation, and a variety of programmes focusing on investment in infrastructure, equipment, in-service training and digital learning resources have been established to promote its usage in primary and secondary schools. So far, little comparative analytical attention has been devoted to understanding how digital resources improve the quality of learning and to assessing the public policies that support their development and use, and the role played by other stakeholders like publishers, broadcasting companies and increasingly user communities. This publication aims to fill that gap by both reviewing and evaluating the process of systemic innovation. Drawing on case studies from five Nordic countries, the report assembles information on the knowledge bases and policy actors which impact each phase of this innovation process and the main factors which influence its success including governance, financing and user involvement.

Political Theory, Science Fiction, and Utopian Literature $85 Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed is of interest to political theorists partly because of its association with anarchism and partly because it is thought to represent a turning point in the history of utopian/dystopian political thought and literature and of science fiction. Published in 1974, it marked a revival of utopianism after decades of dystopian writing. According to this widely accepted view The Dispossessed represents a new kind of literary utopia, which Tom Moylan calls a "critical utopia." The present work challenges this reading of The Dispossessed and its place in the histories of utopian/dystopian literature and science fiction. It explores the difference between traditional literary utopia and novels and suggests that The Dispossessed is not a literary utopia but a novel about utopianism in politics. Le Guin's concerns have more to do with those of the novelists of the 19th century writing in the tradition of European Realism than they do with the science fiction or utopian literature. It also claims that her theory of the novel has an affinity with the ancient Greek tragedy. This implies that there is a conservatism in Le Guin's work as a creative writer, or as a novelist, which fits uneasily with her personalcommitment to anarchism.

The Political Theory of Tyranny in Singapore and Burma $160 Covering various fields in political science, this text presents an historical and political-cultural analysis of Buddhism and Confucianism.

The Political System of the European Union $125 Systematically revised and rewritten throughout and updated to cover the impact of EU enlargement, this text analyzes the EU as a political system using the methods of comparative political science.

Community Identity and Political Behavior $90 The focus of this book is on how community comes to influence political behaviour; it takes an interdisciplinary approach blending the fields of community psychology, sociology, and political science.

The Science of Nutrition, Second Edition $82.99 The Science of Nutrition offers a rigorous, research-based approach to nutrition that supports instructor’s needs for thorough, well-organized information while also engaging students’ natural interest by demonstrating how nutrition relates to their own health and lives.Building on the First Edition’s well-received and unique applied approach to micronutrients—organizing vitamins and minerals functionally, thus substantially enhancing student retention—the Second Edition adds new learning aids to further help students learn and apply the material. CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.

A New Handbook of Political Science $234.19 This book is in Used condition

Introduction To Political Science $169.73 This book is in Used condition

Institutional Theory in Political Science $37.95 This book is in New - Excellent condition

International Bibliography Of Political Science $1035.64 This book is in Used condition

Theory And Methods in Political Science $121.21 This book is in Used condition

Making Political Science Matter $24 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Reinventing Political Science $18.95 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Positive Changes in Political Science $29.95 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Political science (A Spectrum book) $7.66 This book is in Good Used condition

The New Political Sociology of Science $137.01 This book is in Used condition

Governing: An Introduction to Political Science $9 This book is in Good Used condition

The Future Of Political Science $29.95 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Political Science Fiction $34.95 This book is in New - Excellent condition

Political Science 1971 $921.18 This book is in Used condition

Politics, Power and the Common Good: An Introduction to Political Science, Third Edition $43.99 This new edition is more global and more engaging for today's students with a focus on contemporary political challenges such as how to establish and expand human rights, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and create a more peaceful world. It presents a clear explanation of the basics of politics, while at the same time raising challenging questions that will encourage students to think deeply about the contemporary political world.With an emphasis on getting students to become more engaged and interested in political action, the authors will provide additional content that highlights how Canada is a player in global-level politics and how the government of Canada compares to other countries. Readers will learn about the contending perspectives that are used to understand the world, the problems of the five-sixths of the world that live in poverty, and the global political system of the twenty-first century.

Fundamentals of Forensic Science $64.97 Unlike other introductory textbooks on the topic, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e presents a complete look at the forensic sciences, emphasizing the biology, chemistry, and physical sciences that underpin forensic science. Over 40% of newly revised content, covering the principles that are central to forensic science. Discussing topics that are typically excluded from generalized discussions of criminalistics, this book provides a depth and breadth of information that no other textbook contains. Written by two of the leading experts in forensic science today, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e approaches the field from a truly unique and exciting perspective.Ranging from traditional topics such as crime scene investigation, spectroscopy, and DNA analysis, to the less-commonly covered --but just as essential-- topics of pathology, entomology, and anthropology, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e is everything a student or practicing professional needs. Organized along the timeline of a real case, it begins with an introduction and history of forensic science, covers the basic methods of analysis used in most forensic examinations, addresses the biological, chemical, and physical elements relevant to the field, and concludes with an examination of how forensic science intersects with the law.* Vivid, full-color illustrations that diagram key concepts and depict evidence encountered in the field* Straightforward unit organization that includes key terms, numerous feature boxes emphasizing Internet resources, historical events in forensic science, practical issues in laboratory analysis, and topics for further reading* Effective pedagogy -including end-of-chapter questions- paired with a clear writing style makes this an invaluable resource for professors and students of forensic science

Political Science Research by Jones, Laurence F.; Olson, Edward C. Edition , 1 $120.99 This text introduces students to the discipline of political science and the research process in a meaningful and understandable way-by teaching them how to conduct basic political research without overwhelming them with statistical theorizing and calculation.

The Political Representation of Immigrants and Minorities $140 Offers an analysis of the political representation of immigrants and visible minorities both theoretically and empirically. This title is of interest to students and scholars of migration and ethnicity studies and political science, especially those with an interest in political representation, democratic institutions, and voting behaviour.

The Science of Wealth $150 This volume clarifies the character and fundamental structures of ‘political economy’ as an intellectual discipline in the texts of Adam Smith and will be vital reading for historians of economic thought and philosophers of social science.

Science $39.54 Science

Political Language and Metaphor $160 This book is the first to develop new methodological approaches to understand and analyze the use of metaphor in political science and international relations.

Justice, Political Liberalism, and Utilitarianism $44 This collection of essays on Harsanyi and Rawls is intended for audiences across economics, political science, and philosophy.

Vocations of Political Theory $84 Whether challenging the settlement between political theory and political science, whereby theorists stuck to the "old texts" and left the "real world" to their empirical colleagues, or interrogating the relationship between political theory and political action, these essays expand and elaborate the parameters of political discoursemaking their timeliness, relevance, and reach powerfully apparent.

Political Science: An Introduction $28 No Synopsis Available

POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS $26 No Synopsis Available

Political Science, Fifth Edition $16 No Synopsis Available

Political Science : A Primer $16.53 No Synopsis Available

Introduction To Political Science Methods, An $84.83 No Synopsis Available

Political Science : An Introduction $63.98 No Synopsis Available

Political Science Research Methods $27.38 No Synopsis Available

Interpretive Political Science $1023.75 No Synopsis Available

The Oxford Handbook of Political Science $146.25 No Synopsis Available

Manual of Political Science $24.37 No Synopsis Available

International Encyclopedia of Political Science $1067.63 No Synopsis Available

Governing : An Introduction to Political Science $57.9 No Synopsis Available

Maestri of Political Science $29.25 No Synopsis Available

Political Science: A Comparative Introduction $48.46 No Synopsis Available

Writing to Learn : In Political Science $22.43 No Synopsis Available

POLITICAL SCIENCE 160 READER $47.58 No Synopsis Available

An Outline of the Science of Political Economy $29.25 No Synopsis Available

POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN PRACTICE $41.88 No Synopsis Available

Masters of Political Science $58.5 No Synopsis Available

The Wit and Humour of Political Science $29.25 No Synopsis Available

Political Science and Ideology $24.33 No Synopsis Available

Liberal Democracy and Political Science $48.75 No Synopsis Available

The Science of Political Economy $32.43 No Synopsis Available

Introduction to Political Science $30.66 No Synopsis Available

International Bibliography of Political Science $609.38 No Synopsis Available

Political Science, Fourth Edition $37.68 No Synopsis Available

SCOPE & METHODS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE $35.1 No Synopsis Available

Writing And Citing In Political Science $22.1 No Synopsis Available

Signalling Games in Political Science $204.75 No Synopsis Available

PACKAGE: POLITICAL SCIENCE $56.55 No Synopsis Available

Political Science on the Internet $9.1 No Synopsis Available

The Encyclopedia of Political Science $780 No Synopsis Available

Social Science and Political Theory $23.4 No Synopsis Available

Foundations of Political Science $9.75 No Synopsis Available

The Objectives of Political Science $57.53 No Synopsis Available

Political Science: An Overview Of The Fields $73.27 No Synopsis Available

Introduction To Political Science 3/E $79.3 No Synopsis Available

Comparative Introduction to Political Science, A $143.33 No Synopsis Available

The Nature and Limits of Political Science $48.75 No Synopsis Available

INTRO TO POLITICAL SCIENCE $68.25 No Synopsis Available

Comparative Political Science $1023.72 No Synopsis Available

Political Science Quarterly $54.59 No Synopsis Available

Careers in Political Science $20.28 No Synopsis Available

Political Science : The State of the Discipline $81.25 No Synopsis Available

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