Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science

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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.Written by authorities in the subject, Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science by W. Phillips Shively provides an excellent foundation for your studies. W. Phillips Shively??™s style is excellently suited towards the topic, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject. What??™s more, the text is available in the Paperback format shown above (ISBN 9780073379036), as well as a number of other formats. As of December 2009, this revision raises the bar for Power & Choice: An Introduction to Political Science??™s high standard of excellence, making sure that it stays one of the foremost textbooks on the subject.