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The Challenge of Politics
An Introduction to Political Science
Seventh Edition
- Douglas W. Simon - Drew University, USA
- Joseph Romance - University of South Florida
January 2022 | 520 pages | CQ Press
“[This is] a textbook that offers students a good introduction to the science of politics while emphasizing the moral, empirical, and prudential dimensions of politics.”
—Prosper Bernard, Jr., College of Staten Island
The Seventh Edition of The Challenge of Politics by Douglas W. Simon and Joseph Romance balances classic political theory with contemporary politics to help students understand the fundamental questions of political science. The authors relate insights of classic political thinkers both to their modern counterparts and to the political dynamics of American, comparative, and international affairs. With its theme of politics as a scientific study, this book allows students to explore the impact of philosophy and ideology, to recognize major forms of government, to evaluate empirical findings, and to understand how policy issues directly affect people’s lives.
—Prosper Bernard, Jr., College of Staten Island
The Seventh Edition of The Challenge of Politics by Douglas W. Simon and Joseph Romance balances classic political theory with contemporary politics to help students understand the fundamental questions of political science. The authors relate insights of classic political thinkers both to their modern counterparts and to the political dynamics of American, comparative, and international affairs. With its theme of politics as a scientific study, this book allows students to explore the impact of philosophy and ideology, to recognize major forms of government, to evaluate empirical findings, and to understand how policy issues directly affect people’s lives.
PART I • RULES OF THE GAME
CHAPTER 1 • Games Politicians Play
CHAPTER 2 • Politics and Choice
CHAPTER 3 • Political Science: Components, Tasks, and Controversies
CHAPTER 4 • The Physical, Social, and Cultural Environment of Politics
PART II • POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGY
CHAPTER 5 • The Quest for the Good Political Life
CHAPTER 6 • Liberal Democracy
CHAPTER 7 • Democratic Socialism and Communism: Ideologies of the Left
PART III • AMERICAN, COMPARATIVE, AND WORLD POLITICS
CHAPTER 8 • Key Dilemmas: Political Form, Culture, and Values
CHAPTER 9 • American Politics and Government
CHAPTER 10 • Comparative Politics
CHAPTER 11 • International Politics and the Global Community
PART IV • POLITICAL JUDGMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY
CHAPTER 12 • War and Peace in the Modern Age
CHAPTER 13 • The Battle on Behalf of Human Rights
CHAPTER 14 • The Struggle for Economic Well-Being
CHAPTER 15 • The Imperative of Ecological Health
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Online resources included with this text
The online resources for your text are available via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site, which offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
Student Study Site
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The open-access Student Study Site makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime. It offers flashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts, as well as learning objectives that reinforce the most important material.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
edge.sagepub.com/simon7e
The open-access Student Study Site makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime. It offers flashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts, as well as learning objectives that reinforce the most important material.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
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