| Political Science Today Contributor(s): Whitman Cobb, Wendy N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1544336446 ISBN-13: 9781544336442 Publisher: CQ Press OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Dewey: 320 |
| LCCN: 2019003577 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.4" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Political science has changed; the way students learn has changed; so too should the way it's taught. This is political science, today. Political Science Today by Wendy Whitman Cobb gives you a holistic view of the subfields that make up political science by dedicating one chapter to each of the topics at the core of the discipline. Unlike denser texts on the market, Political Science Today uses a field-based approach that allows you to engage with the material directly and dig into each of the discipline's diverse subfields while also developing critical thinking skills, discerning the differences between politics and political science, conducting and consuming research, and broadening your future career aspirations. The book's innovative table of contents begins with foundational tools like theories and research methods, then builds up to subfield chapters on Comparative Politics, International Relations, American Government, Political Economy, and Public Policy and Administration. Current case studies throughout the text provide a backdrop for engaging classroom discussions on topics such as President Trump's travel ban, ISIS as a state, and strengths and weaknesses of the United Nations. This unique approach provides short segments of topic coverage, plenty of summarizing content and review questions, as well as comprehensive learning objectives which will help you understand the realities of political science today. Also available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about Political Science Today - Vantage Digital Option [ISBN: 978-1-0718-2856-4] |
Contributor Bio(s): Whitman Cobb, Wendy N.: - Dr. Wendy N. Whitman Cobb is associate professor of political science at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. She earned her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Florida following undergraduate work at the University of Central Florida. Her work focuses on institutions and public policy, particularly as it concerns space exploration policy. Previous books include Unbroken Government: Success and the Illusion of Failure in Policymaking, The Politics of Cancer: Malignant Indifference, and The CQ Press Career Guide for Political Science Students. |