Understanding the Political World

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An introduction to the world of politics and the ways in which political scientists attempt to describe and explain it. Using a strong comparative framework, material links central analytical concepts of political science that have emerged over decades of research to the realities of the political world in the early 21st century. Black and white photos depicting current events around the world, lively boxed features, and cartoons engage readers and encourage them to think like political scientists. Danziger teaches at the University of California-Irvine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)