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Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strom,  Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Update Edition, 9/E

• A balance of thematic chapters and country studies gives students the theory and country knowledge they need to study comparative politics and to explore the text’s theme of why governments exist, what functions they serve, and how they create problems and solutions.
• Seven thematic chapters based on Gabriel Almond’s groundbreaking scholarship introduce key issues and methodology in comparative politics as well as the systems, process, and policy framework to show how governments and politics in different countries can be systematically compared.
• Twelve country studies by leading area experts provide standardized description and analysis of politics in each country and allow for commentary on their unique political characteristics. To facilitate comparison, each chapter typically covers historical, social, and economic context, government institutions and structures, political culture and socialization, interest groups, political parties, policy processes and outcomes, and international relations.
• The broadest geographical survey of developed and developing countries, including a unique chapter on the United States, offers students a global introduction to comparative politics and a wider sense of political possibilities, problems, and limitations.
• Boxes throughout the text compare political systems, provide examples of important political leaders and events, and examine trends like globalization and fundamentalism.
• Updated “Current Policy Challenges” and country biographies at the beginning of each chapter review that country’s major political issues and place them in historical context.
• Numerous maps, figures, and tables present important data on geography, population, and economics as well as clarify key concepts in politics and government.
• Key terms, review questions, and suggested websites and readings at the end of each chapter offer an opportunity for critical thinking and further study.
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The most authoritative introduction to comparative politics features updated thematic chapters that reflect the latest political events, data, and political theory, including more coverage of democratic representation, development and public policy, international and regional conflicts, and transnational issues. Each thematic chapter also includes new critical thinking questions and more boxes that compare patterns across countries.

The most current country studies available cover and analyze the latest political developments:

• Britain–The building domestic and international problems facing the Labour government and the transition to post-Blair politics.
• France–The protests and contention of the past several years, the French voters’ rejection of the European Union’s Constitutional Treaty, and hotly contested presidential election of 2007 and the victory of Nicolas Sarkozy.
• Germany–The cliff-hanger election of 2005 and the bargaining that led to a new Grand Coalition, headed by Germany’s first woman Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
• Japan–The surprising snap election of 2005 and the retirement of controversial Prime Minister Koizumi and his replacement by Shinzo Abe.
• Russia–Vladimar Putin’s rebuilding of a powerful government by eliminating opposition in civil society and the media and recentralizing executive power, Russia’s economic resurgence and its dependence on the country’s oil resources.
• China–The impact of China’s booming economic growth on Communist Party control and policies.
• Mexico–The bitterly fought presidential election of 2006 and the victory of Felipe Calderón.
• Brazil–President Lula’s struggle to improve the lots of the Brazilian poor and his reelection despite the corruption scandals that have rocked his administration.
• Iran–This new chapter introduces the politics of domination by religious theocracy, yet multiple power centers, in the volatile Middle East region.
• India–Its remarkable story of economic growth, the nuclear framework agreement with the United States, and the continuing conflicts in Kashmir and elsewhere.
• Nigeria–The critical and scandal-ridden 2007 presidential election in a context of ethnic and religious conflict.
• United States–The controversial war in Iraq and the election of a new Democratic majority in Congress in November 2006.
  

A new chapter on Iran by H.E. Chehabi and Arang Keshavarzian covers an increasingly important global power.

New guides to analyzing visuals and making thematic comparisons across countries helps students get more out of the study of comparative politics.

A streamlined narrative helps students focus on the most important information.

A new two-color design enlivens the text.

The new MyPoliSciKit for Comparative Politics This premium online learning resource features multimedia and interactive activities to help students make connections between concepts and current events. The book-specific assessment, video case studies, comparative exercises, mapping exercises, Financial Times newsfeeds, and politics blog encourage comprehension and critical thinking. With Grade Tracker, instructors can easily follow students’ work on the site and their progress on each activity. MyPoliSciKit is available at no additional charge when packaged with this book. To learn more, please visit www.mypoliscikit.com or contact your Pearson representative.

PART ONE. INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1. Issues in Comparative Politics

Chapter 2. Comparing Political Systems

PART TWO. SYSTEM, PROCESS, AND POLICY

Chapter 3. Political Culture and Political Socialization

Chapter 4. Interest Articulation

Chapter 5. Interest Aggregation and Political Parties
Chapter 6. Government and Policymaking

Chapter 7. Public Policy

PART THREE. COUNTRY STUDIES

Chapter 8. Politics in Britain by Richard Rose

Chapter 9. Politics in France by Martin A. Schain

Chapter 10. Politics in Germany by Russell J. Dalton

Chapter 11. Politics in Japan by Frances Rosenbluth and Michael F. Thies

Chapter 12. Politics in Russia by Thomas F. Remington

Chapter 13. Politics in China by Melanie Manion

Chapter 14. Politics in Mexico by Wayne A. Cornelius and Jeffrey A. Weldon

Chapter 15. Politics in Brazil by Frances Hagopian

Chapter 16. Politics in Iran by H.E. Chehabi and Arang Keshavarzian

Chapter 17. Politics in India by Subrata K. Mitra

Chapter 18. Politics in Nigeria by Robert J. Mundt, Oladimeji Aborisade, and A. Carl LeVan

Chapter 19. Politics in the United States by Austin Ranney and Thad Kousser

Introduction to Comparative Politics  (Comparative Politics / Area Studies)

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  Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Update Edition, 9/E
  Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strom
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 792 pp | Instock
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  Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs up to 2009, Comparative Politics Today continues to set the standard for comparing the world’s political systems and for examining the purpose of government.

   

  This text includes thematic chapters and country studies that define fundamental political science concepts, lay out a theoretical framework, and analyze differences and similarities among countries. Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, Comparative Politics Today helped define the field of comparative politics and will help students ask–and answer–fundamental questions about politics and government.

Gabriel Almond (deceased) was Professor of Political Science at Stanford University.

G. Bingham Powell is Marie C. Wilson and Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester.

Russell J. Dalton is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine.

Kaare Strøm is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego.

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  Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Books a la Carte Plus MyPoliSciKit, 9/E
  Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strøm
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  Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Unbound (for Books a la Carte Plus), 9/E
  Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strøm
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  America's Democratic Republic, 3/E
  Greenberg & Page
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 704 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205646816 | ISBN-13: 9780205646814
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  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 tension between the country’s 18th Century republican Constitutional foundations and the democratic aspirations of the American people.  The thematic framework helps students to consider American government and politics as a hybrid--rooted equally in the founder’s intentions to restrain the majority and the people’s growing demand for a more fully realized democracy. In this manner, America’s Democratic Republic provides an engaging narrative that works to diminish student apathy, quell cynicism, and inspire their reengagement in civic life.

   

  The “Penguin Academics” series offers accessibly written, elegantly designed, and highly affordable trade-format books by pre-eminent scholars.

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  America's Democratic Republic, Penguin Academics Series, 2/E
  Greenberg & Page
  ©2007 | Longman | Paper; 592 pp | Out of Print
  ISBN-10: 0321431332 | ISBN-13: 9780321431332
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  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 examines the coexistence of Americans' strong democratic aspirations with the republican constitutional framework-designed to constrain popular influence. By drawing students into this story and highlighting the tension between these competing elements of American government, this text helps students understand the "democratic republic." As a result, the author hopes to diminish student apathy, quell cynicism, and inspire their reengagement in civic life.

   

  The “Penguin Academics” series offers accessibly written, elegantly designed, and highly affordable trade-format books by pre-eminent scholars.

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  America's New Democracy (Penguin Academics Series), 4/E
  Fiorina, Peterson, Johnson, Mayer & Voss
  ©2008 | Longman | Paper; 640 pp | Out of Print
  ISBN-10: 0205572480 | ISBN-13: 9780205572489
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  This highly affordable text provides an engaging, analytical approach to American Government that stresses the importance of elections in our political system today.

   

  Written in a strong narrative voice and brimming with student-relevant examples, America’s New Democracy provides a focused and stimulating treatment of politics in the United States. Illustrating popular influence across the political system in defense of a central theme–-that elections matter more in America’s political system todaythan they have in the past or do in other democracies-–the book challenges the pessimistic view that government seldom listens to ordinary people. America’s New Democracy encourages readers to see that in a system where votes are the main currency, both power and responsibility rest on the shoulders of all citizens.

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  Comparative Politics Today: A Theoretical Framework, 5/E
  Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strøm
  ©2008 | Longman | Paper; 224 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205576567 | ISBN-13: 9780205576562
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  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, identity and community, and economic and social development. Through the seminal theoretical framework created by Gabriel Almond and G. Bingham Powell and refined by Kaare Strøm and Russell Dalton, students will learn to make insightful comparisons no matter what countries they are studying.

   

   

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  Comparative Politics Today: A World View, 9/E
  Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strøm
  ©2008 | Longman | Paper; 800 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205529313 | ISBN-13: 9780205529315
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  Comparative Politics Today is the text that helped define the discipline of comparative politics, and it continues to set the standard in examining the purpose of government and comparing the world’s diverse political systems.

  
  

  Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, this text's opening chapters outline key concepts in politics and government and show how theoretical frameworks describe and analyze the differences and the similarities among countries. The twelve country studies that follow focus on countries that are leaders within their regions and the larger world. Each country study includes the most current information and consistently applies the theoretical framework to explore broad issues like why some countries modernize more quickly or why some are more democratic. With numerous photos, figures, and tables to clarify complex political data and structures, Comparative Politics Today helps students learn about other countries, regions, and the world, and it will help them ask–and answer–fundamental questions about politics and government.

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  Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Update Edition, 9/E
  Almond, Powell, Jr., Dalton & Strom
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 792 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205585965 | ISBN-13: 9780205585960
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  Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs up to 2009, Comparative Politics Today continues to set the standard for comparing the world’s political systems and for examining the purpose of government.

   

  This text includes thematic chapters and country studies that define fundamental political science concepts, lay out a theoretical framework, and analyze differences and similarities among countries. Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, Comparative Politics Today helped define the field of comparative politics and will help students ask–and answer–fundamental questions about politics and government.

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  Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture, 10/E
  Roskin
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 640 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136026532 | ISBN-13: 9780136026532
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  Systematically examining politics from around the world, Countries and Concepts presents ten accessible and in-depth studies of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, India, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran.

   

  This text looks at similarities and differences in five key areas of each country to facilitate comparative analysis, defining important concepts and integrating examples from current events throughout. Highly readable and thought-provoking, Countries and Concepts introduces students to the politics and governments of the world and bolsters their civic education by considering the historical, political, economic, geographical, and moral aspects of democracy.

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  Good Society, The: An Introduction to Comparative Politics
  Draper & Ramsay
  ©2008 | Longman | Paper; 416 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321432177 | ISBN-13: 9780321432179
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  Combining thematic and country approaches to show students what comparative politics is really about, The Good Society organizes itself around a key question—why are some countries better than others at improving their citizens’ lives?

   

  This brief survey offers a focused look at political institutions and uses in-depth country studies to compare how different institutional arrangements yield different political results. By concentrating on how politics affects citizens’ lives, The Good Society offers a uniquely relevant introduction to comparative politics that goes to the heart of the field and helps students develop a critical point-of-view.

   

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  How the World Works: A Brief Survey of International Relations
  Bova
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 368 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0321410009 | ISBN-13: 9780321410009
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  How the World Works builds on students’ instincts about current world events and develops them into a more systematic and enduring understanding.

   

  This brief text introduces each of the field's major theories and demonstrates how different conceptual tools are used to interpret patterns in international relations. How the World Works not only grounds students in the essentials of international relations but also helps students use them to see past the headlines.

   

  “How the World Works is a near perfect introduction to world politics. It offers concise, well-organized coverage of basic topics, but it is the explication of the principal theories that is particularly commendable. The text is written in a lucid style that I believe students will find easy to read and will get them thinking critically about using theory to analyze world politics.”—William Jackson, Miami University

   

  “If you are looking for a survey text that is accessible to readers and encourages them to understand theoretical perspectives, this is it.”—Stephanie Hallock, Harford Community College

   

  “How the World Works does a formidable job demonstrating how no single theoretical approach has the final take on understanding IR. This is a fluidly written text that covers the major areas we study in the field but does it in a fresh manner that guides students through the terrain of the major paradigms.”—Kristina Mani, Oberlin College

   

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  Readings on How the World Works presents writings on contemporary issues in international relations and provides examples of how the field’s major theories explain real-world events. Readings on How the World Works includes all of the readings suggested in How the World Works. Both books are available at a discount when packaged together. Please contact your Pearson sales representative for more information and a special package ISBN.

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  International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues, 9/E
  Art & Jervis
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205642721 | ISBN-13: 9780205642724
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  Edited by two of the most respected international relations scholars, International Politics places contemporary essays alongside classics to survey the field’s diverse voices, concepts, and issues.
  
  Challenging students to use original scholarship to recognize and analyze patterns in world politics, this bestselling reader considers how to effectively understand politics under governments and beyond. Carefully edited selections cover the most essential topics and are put into conversation with each other to illustrate fundamental debates and differing points of view. Comprehensive and engaging, International Politics offers the best overview of the discipline as well as the forces shaping the world today.

   

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  International Relations, 9/E
  Goldstein & Pevehouse
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020572390X | ISBN-13: 9780205723904
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  The bestselling text in its field, International Relations is praised for being the most current and comprehensive introduction to international relations theory as well as security, economic, and global issues.

   

  From war and trade to human rights and the environment, this survey explores relations among states and the influence of transnational actors and events. Applying a broad range of theoretical perspectives to show students how to analyze current events, International Relations offers the best tools for thinking critically about what is happening in the world today.

   

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  Readings in International Relations pairs writings on international relations theory with writings on current events to help students explore the relationship between concept and application. This reader and International Relations are available at a discount when packaged together. Please contact your Pearson sales representative for more information and a special package ISBN.

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  International Relations and World Politics, 4/E
  Viotti & Kauppi
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 592 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136029841 | ISBN-13: 9780136029847
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  International Relations and World Politics introduces issues in an organized and comprehensible way, examining them in relation to two trends; three broad, organizing themes or concepts; key actors; and three basic images or perspectives that provide structure for the pages that follow:

  •      Two trends—increasing globalization and crises of authority—that characterize  international relations and world politics

  •      Key organizing themes or concepts—in particular, security, economy, and identity that structure the three major sections of the book

  •      Key actors—states, international organizations, and transnational organizations and movements (such as nongovernmental organizations, multinational corporations, and terrorist groups)

  •      Three basic images or perspectives on world politics—realism, liberalism (or pluralism as it is frequently called), and global economic structuralism (which includes Marxism, world-systems, and dependency theory) supplemented by references to other theoretical and conceptual understandings mentioned below

   

  Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi wrote this book because they believe it is possible and essential to improve a student’s conceptual and theoretical thinking about international relations. If one does not think conceptually, a course in world politics threatens to become little more than current events. Hence, they structured the book in such a way that key concepts, themes, and trends are utilized throughout the discussion of various topics.

   

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  International Relations Brief, 5/E
  Goldstein & Pevehouse
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 432 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205723918 | ISBN-13: 9780205723911
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  A brief version of the bestselling comprehensive survey, International Relations presents the same approach and coverage but in a streamlined and flexible format.

   

  From war and trade to human rights and the environment, this text is praised for being the most current introduction to international relations theory as well as security, economic, and global issues. Applying a broad range of theoretical perspectives to help students think critically about what is happening in the world today, International Relations, Brief Edition is perfect for courses where multiple texts are assigned.

   

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  Also by Joshua S. Goldstein and Jon C. Pevehouse

  Readings in International Relations pairs writings on international relations theory with writings on current events to help students explore the relationship between concept and application. This reader and International Relations are available at a discount when packaged together. Please contact your Pearson sales representative for more information and a special package ISBN. 

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  International Relations, 2008-2009 Update, 8/E
  Goldstein & Pevehouse
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205585957 | ISBN-13: 9780205585953
  Suggested retail price: $114.00  Net price: $85.50  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs to 2008, International Relations offers the most current and comprehensive coverage of international relations theory, international security, international political economy, and global issues.
  
  From war, trade, and development to terrorism, human rights, and the environment, this introductory survey examines the relations between states, the international system, and transnational actors and influences. With the broadest discussion of theoretical perspectives, the most current coverage of international events, and the strongest emphasis on critical thinking, International Relations includes all the tools students need to engage the discipline’s concepts and to understand what is happening in the world today. Joshua Goldstein and Jon Pevehouse’s lively writing, abundant visuals, and seamless integration of learning technology make this text a favorite of instructors and students alike.
  
  "A terrific introduction to world politics; the most engaging and well-organized introductory text that I've seen."—Richard Herrmann, Ohio State University

   

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  International Relations, 2008-2009 Update, Brief Edition, 4/E
  Goldstein & Pevehouse
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 448 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205585949 | ISBN-13: 9780205585946
  Suggested retail price: $82.80  Net price: $62.10  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Thoroughly updated to cover world affairs to 2008, International Relations, Brief Edition, offers the same approach and coverage as the bestselling survey text but in a more streamlined and flexible format.

   

  From war, trade, and development to terrorism, human rights, and the environment, this text focuses on all of the major issues in international security and political economy as well as transnational issues.  With the broadest discussion of theoretical perspectives, the most current coverage of international events, and the strongest emphasis on critical thinking, International Relations includes all the tools students need to engage the discipline’s concepts and to understand what is happening in the world today. Joshua Goldstein and Jon Pevehouse’s lively writing, abundant visuals, and seamless integration of learning technology make this text a favorite of instructors and students alike. 
   

  "A terrific introduction to world politics; the most engaging and well-organized introductory text that I've seen."—Richard Herrmann, Ohio State University

   

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  IR: The New World of International Relations, 7/E
  Roskin & Berry
  ©2008 | Longman | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136130542 | ISBN-13: 9780136130543
  Suggested retail price: $118.00  Net price: $88.50  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  For courses in International Relations.

   

  IR: The New World of International Relations awakens newcomers to the field to its fascinating and sometimes dramatic qualities, as well as acquaints them with basic concepts and vocabulary.

   

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  IR: The New World of International Relations, 8/E
  Roskin & Berry
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205723764 | ISBN-13: 9780205723768
  Suggested retail price: $83.33  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $62.50  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Written from Mike Roskin’s unique and engaging point-of-view, IR arms students with a direct and down-to-earth understanding of contemporary international relations.

   

  This text surveys key events in world history as well as fundamental theoretical concepts to trace the international system’s evolution and to assess its future. Putting the behavior of global actors into more complete context, IR helps students think critically about the challenges faced by the United States in an era of globalization.

   

  “Clear, current, and comprehensive, IR links history and theory, providing students with a much better understanding of the international world and its complications.”–Allen Meyer, Mesa Community College

   

  “Without relying solely on theoretical abstraction, Roskin and Berry supply my students with everything they need to know about international relations and foreign policy to be engaged citizens of our representative democracy.”–David Zimny, Los Medanos College

   

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  MYPOLISCIKIT
  Pearson
  ©2008 | Longman | Website | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205585787 | ISBN-13: 9780205585786
  This online resource is available at no cost at http://www.mypoliscikit.com.
  Brief Description

  

  MyPoliSciKit is an online resource for International Relations, Comparative Politics and Introduction to Political Science courses.

   

  Designed to enhance the topics covered in your textbook, MyPoliSciKit includes book-specific practice tests, chapter summaries, learning objectives, flashcards, weblinks, and media-rich activities. To purchase access to MyPoliSciKit, look for an access code card shrink-wrapped with your book in the bookstore, or purchase immediate access online with a credit card at http://www.mypoliscikit.com.

   

  To see a list of participating books, please visit the MyPoliSciKit Series Page.

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  MyPoliSciKit for Understanding the Political World (access code required), 9/E
  Danziger
  ©2009 | Longman | Website | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205644716 | ISBN-13: 9780205644711
  Online purchase price: $29.00Students can purchase immediate access at http://www.mypoliscikit.com.
  Brief Description

  

  MyPoliSciKit is a premium online learning resource that features multimedia and interactive activities to help students make connections between concepts and current events. The book-specific assessment, video case studies, comparative exercises, mapping exercises, Financial Times newsfeeds, and politics blog encourage comprehension and critical thinking. With Grade Tracker, instructors can easily follow students’ work on the site and their progress on each activity. MyPoliSciKit is available at no additional charge when packaged with this book. To learn more, please visit www.mypoliscikit.com or contact your Pearson representative.

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  Political Science: An Introduction, 11/E
  Roskin, Cord, Madeiros & Jones
  ©2010 | Longman | Paper; 408 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205746926 | ISBN-13: 9780205746927
  Suggested retail price: $105.40  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $79.05  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Balancing practical and theoretical knowledge, Political Science is a comprehensive and jargon-free introduction to the field’s basic concepts and themes.

   

  This bestselling brief text uses diverse real-world examples to show students the value of avoiding simplifications in politics, the relevance of government, and the importance of participation. Written from Mike Roskin’s unique and engaging point-of-view, Political Science remains the best at providing the clear explanations, practical applications, and current examples that will welcome students to a vital field of study.

   

  “Roskin provides an excellent introduction to political science by grounding real world political events in the theories and structures of the discipline and by making interdisciplinary connections with economics, history, and other fields.”–David Sturrock, Southwest Minnesota State University

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  Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History, 7/E
  Nye
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 320 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205658873 | ISBN-13: 9780205658879
  Suggested retail price: $64.80  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $48.60  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Written by renowned scholar and former policymaker Joseph Nye, Understanding International Conflicts is a brief and penetrating introduction to the study of world politics.

   

  The text deftly applies a combination of history and theory to evaluate conflict and cooperation among international actors, thus providing students a framework for understanding contemporary issues. From World War I to modern terrorism, information revolutions, and global governance, Understanding International Conflicts is a highly readable survey that answers as well as raises compelling questions about the future of international relations.

   

  “Sometimes original scholars sound pedantic when addressing central issues of world politics; often policymakers speak in code or platitudes. Not so Professor Nye. As any reader will see, the work in your hands is lucid, direct, and concise. Reading Nye’s writing on world politics is like watching Joe DiMaggio play center field or Yo-Yo Ma play the cello: he makes the difficult look easy.”—from Robert O. Keohane’s Foreword

   

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  Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, 9/E
  Danziger
  ©2009 | Longman | Paper; 528 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205644597 | ISBN-13: 9780205644599
  Suggested retail price: $110.60  Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $82.95  (What's this?)Brief Description

  

  Understanding the Political World offers a comparative perspective on how politics works at the global, national, group, and individual level.

   

  Focusing on how fundamental concepts in political science relate to real political events, this bestselling text surveys political behavior, systems, and processes throughout the world and asks students to evaluate and apply this knowledge. Through an engaging writing style, numerous examples, and the instructive use of cartoons and photographs, Understanding the Political World encourages students to think like political scientists and to critically examine new and enduring political realities and challenges.

   

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