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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference $6.20 "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...

Free Will $5.17 A BELIEF IN FREE WILL touches nearly everything that human beings value. It is difficult to think about law, politics, religion, public policy, intimate relationships, morality—as well as feelings of remorse or personal achievement—without first imagining that every person is the true source of his or her thoughts and actions. And yet the facts tell us that free will is an illusion. In t...

A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present $8.30 Consistently lauded for its lively, readable prose, this revised and updated edition of A People's History of the United States turns traditional textbook history on its head. Howard Zinn infuses the often-submerged voices of blacks, women, American Indians, war resisters, and poor laborers of all nationalities into this thorough narrative that spans American history from Christopher Colum...

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.

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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.

Nature of Science in General Chemistry Textbooks by Niaz, Mansoor; Maza, Arelys Edition , $38.99 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.

Designing History in East Asian Textbooks $148 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. The chapters also examine the trend of common textbook initiatives', which have recently emerged in East Asia with the aim of helping to defuse tensions arguably fuelled by existing practices of mutual (mis)representation. These are analysed in relation to the East Asian political context, and compared with previous and ongoing endeavours in other parts of the world, particularly Europe, which have been keenly observed by East Asian practitioners. 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'. Including contributions from scholars and curriculum developers involved personally in the writing of national and multi-national history textbooks this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian education, Asian history and comparative education studies. ? Gotelind Mller is Professor of Chinese Studies, University of Heidelberg, Germany

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.

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.

A Simple Guide to SPSS® for Political Science $23.99 A SIMPLE GUIDE TO SPSS FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE is a supplemental text the can be used with another statistics or research methods text. Designed for Political Science majors, A SIMPLE GUIDE TO SPSS FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE helps students navigate through SPSS while taking a statistics or research methods course. The text includes additional coverage of categorical dependent variables, sample problems, and data sets specifically for Political Science. The American National Election Studies (ANES) database is used for sample problems, providing students with well-known and widely used resources in Political Science.

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 Oxford Handbook of Political Science $159.5 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 politicalscientists 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 will become anindispensable 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 Future of Political Science $27.95 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 Science: An Introduction, Twelfth 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.

Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Tenth Edition $49.99 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.

Introduction to Political Science by Jacobsohn, John Edition ILL, 1 $4 Introduction to Political Science. Jacobsohn, John

Readings in Political Science by Depalo, Kathryn A. Edition REV, 1 $36.99 Readings in Political Science. Depalo, Kathryn A.

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.

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

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

Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, Eleventh 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 visuals, Understanding the Political World encourages students to think like political scientists and to critically examine new and enduring political realities and challenges.MyPoliSciLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyPoliSciLab, please visit: www.mypoliscilab.com.

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.

IBSS: Political Science: 2002 Vol.51 by Compiled by the British Library of Political and Economic Science Edition , 1 $210.94 IBSS: Political Science: 2002 Vol.51. Compiled by the British Library of Political and Economic Science

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

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

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.

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

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

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

African American Perspectives on Political Science by Rich, Wilbur Edition ILL, 0 $50.49 African American Perspectives on Political Science. Rich, Wilbur

Political Science Volume 1 by Crotty, William Edition , 0 $36.99 Political Science Volume 1. Crotty, William

Writing in Political Science by Schmidt, Diane E. Edition REV, 3 $57 Writing in Political Science by Schmidt, Diane E.

Political Science Volume 3 by Crotty, William Edition , 0 $36.99 Political Science Volume 3. Crotty, William

Political Science by Scott, Gregory M Garrison, Steve Edition , 1 $56 Political Science. Scott, Gregory M Garrison, Steve

How to Map Arguments in Political Science by Parsons, Craig Edition ILL, 0 $26.49 How to Map Arguments in Political Science by Parsons, Craig

Writing in Political Science by Schmidt, Diane E. Edition , 4 $29.49 Writing in Political Science by Schmidt, Diane E.

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

Political Science and Political Behaviour $21.94 No Synopsis Available

The Political Science Student Writer’s Manual, Seventh Edition $17.99 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.

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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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, 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.

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, 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.

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 Theory, Science Fiction, and Utopian Literature by Burns, Tony Edition , 0 $1.99 Political Theory, Science Fiction, and Utopian Literature by Burns, Tony

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

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.

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.

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.

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. -

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.

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 ground breaking title walks you through the entire research process, giving you hands-on experience in research methods.

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.

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.

The Politics of Congressional Elections (Longman Classics in Political Science), Seventh Edition $28.99 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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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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, 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.

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

Intro Political Science: Political Analysis $44.2 No Synopsis Available

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.

Party Politics in America: Longman Classics in Political Science, Fourteenth Edition $32.99 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.

Institutional Theory in Political Science by Peters, B. Guy Edition , 3 $35.99 This completely revised edition offers a comprehensive treatment of institutional theory in contemporary political science.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Science by Robert E. Goodin Edition , $55.83 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 politicalscientists 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 will become anindispensable 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.

Research Methods in Political Science (with MicroCase® Printed Access Card) $52.99 Use award-winning software to analyze and critically evaluate real data with the Eighth 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 13 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

New Boundaries in Political Science Fiction by Hassler, Hassler Wilcox, Clyde M. Edition , 0 $24.99 New Boundaries in Political Science Fiction. Hassler, Hassler Wilcox, Clyde M.

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

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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

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

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Foundations of Earth Science, Sixth Edition $57.99 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.

A Novel Approach to Politics: Introducing Political Science through Books, Movies, and Popular Culture, 2nd Edition by Van Belle, Douglas A; Kenneth M Mash Edit $28.49 Students often complain that textbooks are boring, especially the door-stoppers in use for most survey courses. But they’ve never had a textbook like this. Just ask adopters of the first edition who are thanking Novel Approach for some of their best student evaluations to date.Van Belle and Mash deliver the core concepts and real-world political examples you expect from an introductory book, just in a way that your students will actually have fun reading and will retain after the exam. With enlightening, yet entertaining, references ranging from 1984 to The Dark Knight, students take away more from discussions of institutions, ideology, and economics because concepts are introduced using popular culture. Revisions to the second edition, in addition to a wealth of new and recent movies and books, include new features on major political theorists and expanded stand-alone institutional chapters on the legislature and the executive.Never fear-the textbook stuff is here too-chapter summaries, bolded key terms, and discussion questions.

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.

Politics, Power and the Common Good: An Introduction to Political Science, Third Edition $46.25 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.

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 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.

The Political Theory of Tyranny in Singapore and Burma $168 Covering various fields in political science, this text presents an historical and political-cultural analysis of Buddhism and Confucianism.

Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, 2nd Ed. + Radiologic Science for Technologists (User Guides, Access Codes, Textbooks and Workbooks) $177.17 No Synopsis Available

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Political Science Research Methods $73.06 No Synopsis Available

Political Science: An Overview Of The Fields $52.28 No Synopsis Available

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Cultural Theory As Political Science $141.31 No Synopsis Available

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Political Science: An Introduction $28 No Synopsis Available

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Introduction to Political Science $30.66 No Synopsis Available

Foundations of Political Science $9.75 No Synopsis Available

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