books about: mypoliscikit (contemporary introduction comparative)

books about: mypoliscikit

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The Good Society: An Introduction to Comparative Politics (MyPoliSciKit Series)
Alan Draper, Ansil Ramsay

Longman, 2007

This thematic introduction to comparative politics, framed around and driven by the concept of "the good society," emphasizes institutions, draws on the United States for some of its comparisons, and includes a unique assortment of case studies -- touching on a range of countries from rich democracies to less-developed states -- to make abstract concepts concrete. The book's normative approach is a bold departure from other books as ...

International Relations, 2008-2009 Update, Brief Edition (4th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)
Joshua S. Goldstein, Jon C. Pevehouse

Longman, 2008

Comparative Politics Today: A Theoretical Framework (5th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)
Gabriel A. Almond, G. Bingham J. Powell Jr., ...

Longman, 2007

Presenting the revised and updated theoretical chapters from the bestselling Comparative Politics Today , this text is a brief survey of the fundamental concepts students need to study government and politics. Beginning with a discussion of the purpose of government and of the methods for comparing political systems, the text then examines system, process, and policy as well as essential themes in comparative politics, like democratization, ...

Comparative Politics Today: A World View (9th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)

1 review
Gabriel A. Almond, G. Bingham J. Powell Jr., ...

Longman, 2007

great condition
it was in great condition when i received it in the mail, just like new.

Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History (7th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit ...

5 reviews
Joseph S. Nye

Longman, 2008

Superb, Post 9-11 Update, Excellent Adult Foundation
First, it is vital for prospective buyers to understand that the existing reviews are three years out of date--this is a five-star tutorial on international relations that has been most recently updated after 9-11. If I were to recommend only two books on international relations, for any adult including nominally sophisticated world travelers, this would be the first book; the second would be ...

IR: The New World of International Relations (7th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)

8 reviews
Michael G. Roskin, Nicholas O. Berry

Prentice Hall, 2007

Textbook but doesn't read like one.
Got this for a required college course. Found it superbly readable. The authors don't write like textbook authors. They write like reporters who like to dig deep. If you're a news junky, get this book. If you're assigned it for college, be happy.

International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues (9th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)

4 reviews
Robert Jervis

Longman, 2008

Extremely Informative
A must read for any new-comer to the subject of international relations. Topics covered are varied and relevant. Very applicable to today's world.

Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture (10th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)

4 reviews
Michael Roskin

Prentice Hall, 2008

A good concept
You won't find this book generally in the bookstore, unless you're in the college bookstore, looking on the shelf marked 'Required'. Most likely you would never want to read this book even if it was required. Flipping through the table of contents and the pages, it screams textbook. It even has vocabulary words at the end of each chapter. How much more dry, dull, and boring can you get? Fr. ...

Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science (9th Edition) ...

1 review
James N. Danziger

Longman, 2008

Very Iformative + Easily Understood
In his book, Danziger does an excellent job in portraying the political world. One might argue that this is essentially what any other book on political science would do, and this true. However, Danziger manages to apply his own personal style to the work. His explanations are clear, and to the point. One of the major features of the book are the "boxes" that appear every so often. These usually ...

International Relations (8th Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)

9 reviews
Joshua S. Goldstein, Jon C. Pevehouse

Longman, 2007

Very Intense and informative
The textbook "International Relations" provides an extremely indepth overview of world politics. It's interesting, but definitely not light reading. (At the moment, I'm still trying to get through chapter three.) I highly recommend it for anyone who is thinking of pursuing International Relations at the post secondary level, but would like to learn more about the actual topic first.

America's Democratic Republic (3rd Edition) (MyPoliSciKit Series)
Edward S. Greenberg, Benjamin I. Page

Longman, 2009

Part of the popular “Penguin Academics” Series, America's Democratic Republic is a brief, affordable book in an accessible trade-like format that explores the clash between the democratic aspirations of the American people and the republican foundations of our Constitution. Written with a lively, narrative style, this text traces the storyline of American government and focuses on the .long standing and inescapable ...