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Politics: An Introduction to Modern Democratic Government (Second U.S. Edition)
Politics An Introduction to Modern Democratic Government - Second U.S. Edition Author:Munroe Eagles, Christopher Holoman, Larry Johnston At the end of the 20th century, it has been said that democracy is the only remaining ideology. This book is a comprehensive, comparative and interdisciplinary approach to the essential components of democratic politics in today's states. It invites students to situate topics within broader historical and cultural contexts, and ponder questions ... more »such as the following: "What do we need to know to make sense of the political world?" "What are the challenges that we might reasonably expect to confront political systems in a new millennium?" Thoroughly updated to address recent developments, in particular the impacts of globalization and technology, Politics continues to provide students of political science with a foundation for future study within the discipline, and the tools for a more informed practice of democratic citizenship. Careful consideration is given to the unique political and demographic situation of the world's liberal democracies and the privileged economic position they occupy in the face of globalization, modernization, and technological transformation. The changing nature of political sovereignty, of developmental issues, and of international conflict are also explored. While changing global realities necessarily expand the horizons of political inquiry, the ideas, institutions and processes internal to the contemporary state continue to be addressed in a thorough, yet accessible, fashion.« less