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ISBN 10: 1305629906
ISBN 13: 978-1305629905
Author: Thomas Magstadt
“Politics is a gateway to a broader and better understanding of human nature, society, and the world.” This idea has inspired each edition of UNDERSTANDING POLITICS: IDEAS, INSTITUTIONS, AND ISSUES. Thomas Magstadt’s book provides in-depth coverage of contemporary political issues and calls attention to the more enduring underlying questions. With its intense, engaging “politics are pertinent” theme, the 12th edition will fascinate you with its analysis of three fundamental premises: politics is a pervasive force in modern society; government is too important to be left in the hands of a few; and everyone has the opportunity to participate in public life in a democracy. This edition focuses on vital topics and concepts such as democracy, dictatorship, ideology, citizenship, voting behavior, elections, public policy, leadership, war, revolution, foreign policy, world politics, and international law.
Understanding Politics Ideas Institutions and Issues 12th Table of contents:
Ch 1: Introduction: The Study of Politics
Ch 1: Learning Objectives
Ch 1: Introduction
Why Study Politics?
Basic Concepts of Politics
The Problem of Dirty Hands
How to Study Politics
Ch 1: Summary
Ch 1: Key Terms
Ch 1: Review Questions
Ch 1: Websites and Readings
Ch 2: The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms
Ch 2: Learning Objectives
Ch 2: Introduction
Political Ends and Means
Ideologies and the Public Good
Ideologies and Politics in the United States
Ch 2: Summary
Ch 2: Key Terms
Ch 2: Review Questions
Ch 2: Websites and Readings
Part 1: Comparative Political Systems: Models and Theories
Ch 3: Utopias: Model States
Ch 3: Learning Objectives
Ch 3: Introduction
Plato’s Republic: Philosophy Is the Answer
Francis Bacon’s New Atlantis: Science Is the Answer
Karl Marx’s Classless Society: Economics Is the Answer
B. F. Skinner’s Walden Two: Psychology Is the Answer
Utopia Revisited
Dystopia: From Dream to Nightmare
Ch 3: Summary
Ch 3: Key Terms
Ch 3: Review Questions
Ch 3: Websites and Readings
Ch 4: Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation
Ch 4: Learning Objectives
Ch 4: Introduction
Liberal Democracy: Models and Theories
Republics and Constitutions
Bottoms Up: The Idea of America
Four Models of American Democracy
Tocqueville: The Tyranny of the Majority
John Locke: The Rule of Law
Constitutionalism and Due Process
Remodeling Democracy: Have It Your Way
The Future of Democracy
Ch 4: Summary
Ch 4: Key Terms
Ch 4: Review Questions
Ch 4: Websites and Readings
Ch 5: The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality
Ch 5: Learning Objectives
Ch 5: Introduction
The Virtues of Authoritarian States
The Vices of Authoritarian Rulers
Characteristics of Authoritarian States
The Politics of Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism in Practice: A Tale of Two States
Authoritarianism in Theory: Myth versus Reality
The Future of Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism and U.S. Foreign Policy
Ch 5: Summary
Ch 5: Key Terms
Ch 5: Review Questions
Ch 5: Websites and Readings
Ch 6: The Totalitarian Model: A False Utopia
Ch 6: Learning Objectives
Ch 6: Introduction
The Essence of Totalitarianism
The Revolutionary Stage of Totalitarianism
The Consolidation of Power
The Transformation of Society
The Human Cost of Totalitarianism
The Sanguinary Imitators
Twilight of Totalitarianism?
Ch 6: Summary
Ch 6: Key Terms
Ch 6: Review Questions
Ch 6: Websites and Readings
Part 2: Established and Emerging Democracies
Ch 7: Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments
Ch 7: Learning Objectives
Ch 7: Introduction
Great Britain: Mother of All Parliaments
France: President versus Parliament
Germany: Federalism against Militarism
The European Union
Japan: Between East and West
India and Israel: Challenged Democracies
The Adaptability of Democracy
Parliament or President? A Brief Comparison
Ch 7: Summary
Ch 7: Key Terms
Ch 7: Review Questions
Ch 7: Websites and Readings
Ch 8: States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday
Ch 8: Learning Objectives
Ch 8: Introduction
Russia: Old Habits Die Hard
Eastern Europe: Two-Track Transition
Asia: Aging Tigers—Still Strong or Endangered?
Latin America: A New Day Dawning?
Ch 8: Summary
Ch 8: Key Terms
Ch 8: Review Questions
Ch 8: Websites and Readings
Ch 9: Development: Myths and Realities
Ch 9: Learning Objectives
Ch 9: Introduction
Development as Ideology
The Idea of Development
The Legacy of Colonialism
Nation-State Newbies: Four Challenges
The Strategy of Development
Nigeria vs. India: Two Case Studies, One Riddle
Obsta Cles to Development
Failed States
Development: Tonic or Elixir?
Ch 9: Summary
Ch 9: Key Terms
Ch 9: Review Questions
Ch 9: Websites and Readings
Part 3: Politics by Civil Means: Citizens, Leaders, and Policies
Ch 10: Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen
Ch 10: Learning Objectives
Ch 10: Introduction
The Good Citizen
Political Culture: Defining the Good
Political Socialization: Forming Citizens
Socialization and Political Behavior
When Political Socialization Fails
Ch 10: Summary
Ch 10: Key Terms
Ch 10: Review Questions
Ch 10: Websites and Readings
Ch 11: Political Participation: The Limits of Democracy
Ch 11: Learning Objectives
Ch 11: Introduction
Defining Participation
Who Votes for What, When, and Why?
Participating as a Spectator: Outsiders
Participating as a Player: Insiders
Participation and Politicalparties
Participation and Interest Groups
The Internet: Power to the People?
The Eclipse of the Public Interest
Ch 11: Summary
Ch 11: Key Terms
Ch 11: Review Questions
Ch 11: Websites and Readings
Ch 12: Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power
Ch 12: Learning Objectives
Ch 12: Introduction
The Ideal Leader
Great Leaders in History
Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
Demagogues in American History
Legislators
Citizen-Leaders
Ch 12: Summary
Ch 12: Key Terms
Ch 12: Review Questions
Ch 12: Websites and Readings
Ch 13: Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices
Ch 13: Learning Objectives
Ch 13: Introduction
The Pursuit of Security
The Pursuit of Prosperity
The Pursuit of Equality
The Pursuit of Liberty
The Pursuit of Justice
Goals in Conflict
Ch 13: Summary
Ch 13: Key Terms
Ch 13: Review Questions
Ch 13: Websites and Readings
Part 4: Politics by Violent Means: Revolution, War, and Terrorism
Ch 14: Revolution: In the Name of Justice
Ch 14: Learning Objectives
Ch 14: Introduction
The Frequency of Revolutions
Modern Revolutions: Two Traditions
Revolution—A Right or All Wrong?
The Causes of Revolution
Ch 14: Summary
Ch 14: Key Terms
Ch 14: Review Questions
Ch 14: Websites and Readings
Ch 15: War: Politics by Other Means
Ch 15: Learning Objectives
Ch 15: Introduction
The Causes of War
In Search of a Definitive Theory
Total War: Wars Everybody Fights
Accidental War: Wars Nobody Wants
Nuclear War: Wars Nobody Wins
Proxy Wars: Wars Others Fight
Just Wars: Wars Others Start
A War on What? The Politics of Hyperbole
Weapons of Mass Disruption: Cyberwar
War and Democracy
War and Diplomacy
Ch 15: Summary
Ch 15: Key Terms
Ch 15: Review Questions
Ch 15: Websites and Readings
Ch 16: Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes?
Ch 16: Learning Objectives
Ch 16: Introduction
What Is Terrorism?
The Origins of Terrorism
Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
Terrorism and Society
Countering Terrorism
The Terrorists Among Us
Can Terrorism Be Defeated?
Ch 16: Summary
Ch 16: Key Terms
Ch 16: Review Questions
Ch 16: Websites and Readings
Part 5: Politics without Government
Ch 17: International Relations: The Struggle for World Order
Ch 17:Learning Objectives
Ch 17:Introduction
Get Real! Machiavelli and Morgenthau
Nation-States and the Balance of Power
After the Cold War: Return to Multipolarity?
U.S. Foreign Policy: Continuity Amid Change
Statecraft: Beyond Realism
The More Things Change . . .
International Law
The United Nations: Our Mirror in a Mirror
Ch 17: Summary
Ch 17: Key Terms
Ch 17: Review Questions
Ch 17: Websites and Readings
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