Magstadt Thomas. Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions, and Issues

Wadsworth Publishing, 2012. — 572 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-111-83256-8This book is the best way to empower yourself with an understanding of the political forces that shape the United States and the world. With best-selling author Thomas Magstadt as your guide, you will gain a rich understanding of politics as a pervasive force in our society. You'll explore the concepts of democracy, dictatorship, citizenship, and leadership. Not only will you come away with a solid grasp of politics but also with a better understanding of human nature, society, and the world!PART 1 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS: MODELS AND THEORIES
Utopias: Model States
Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation
The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality
The Totalitarian Model: False UtopiasPART 2 ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING DEMOCRACIES
Parliamentary Democracy
States and Economies in Transition: Between Democracy and Yesterday
Development: Myths and RealitiesPART 3 POLITICS BY CIVIL MEANS: CITIZENS, LEADERS, AND POLICIES
Political Socialization: The Making of a Citizen
Political Participation: The Price of Infl uence
Political Leadership: The Many Faces of Power
Issues in Public Policy: Principles, Priorities, and PracticesPART 4 POLITICS BY VIOLENT MEANS: REVOLUTION, WAR, AND TERRORISM
Revolution: In the Name of Justice
War: Politics By Other Means
Terrorism: Weapon of the WeakPART 5 POLITICS WITHOUT GOVERNMENT
World Politics: The Struggle for Power
International Organization(s): Globalization and the Quest for Order