| Playing Politics Contributor(s): Grant, J. Tobin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393924866 ISBN-13: 9780393924862 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $34.68 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7.07" W x 9" (0.52 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Played in class in 30 to 45 minutes and easily adaptable to any class size, whether 30 or 300 students, these games illustrate such concepts as the importance of rules, the difficulty of collective action, and the rationality of political decisions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Grant, J. Tobin: - J. Tobin Grant (Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2001) is Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Political Science at Southern Illinois University. He teaches American politics and methodology. In addition to Playing Politics, Grant is also co-author of Expression vs. Equality: The Politics of Campaign Finance Reform (2004). His recent articles appear in American Journal of Political Science, Legislative Studies Quarterly, and Political Analysis. He is currently engaged in research on measurement theory for social sciences. His other interests include campaign finance, public opinion, and legislative politics. |