International relations

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Thomas Patterson, Gary Halter

Patterson's The American Democracy has long been a best seller for AP US Government classes due to its insightful, readable, and balanced portrayal of the American political system. The 10th edition continues this tradition of excellence while introducing a new emphasis on political thinking at a time when hyper-partisanship is the order of the day and unbiased political information is often drowned out by other sources. This text aims to help you learn how to think about politics. By introducing you to the tools that political scientists use, you will work through the process of forming a knowledgeable view about a political issue. This text will help you learn how to think politically by providing you with analytical tools that can sharpen your understanding of American politics. The tools are derived from political science -- the systematic study of government and politics. - Publisher.

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Joshua S. Goldstein, Jon C. Pevehouse

This introductory text balances the importance of international security with international political economy. Professor Goldstein's presentation of alternative theories, including feminism and postmodernism early in the text helps students approach international relations by utilizing a variety of viewpoints. International Relations also shows how a new North-South gap has replaced the old East-West cleavage of the Cold War. In examining the influences on international relations, the author goes beyond the three customary levels of analysis (individual, domestic, and state) and adds a fourth global dimension to study the importance of the United Nations, the environment, global communication, and culture in world affairs. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to include the conflict in Bosnia, the development of peace in the Middle East, and economic integration in Europe. This new edition also offers color maps of the world's major regions for the reader's convenience.

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Paul S. Boyer ... [et al

Widely admired for its outstanding scholarship and engaging narrative, The Enduring Vision integrates political, social, and cultural history within a clear chronological framework. It was the first U.S. history textbook to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, the West, and the environment. The Fifth Edition maintains these strengths as well as the book's distinctive focus on the enduring vision of the American people, "the determination to live up to the values that give meaning to America." - Back cover.

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W. Phillips Shively

Sous la double approche du pouvoir et des décisions collectives, cet ouvrage se veut une introduction à la fois pratique et théorique aux phénomènes politiques. La version française a été adaptée à la réalité canadienne et québécoise. De même, la bibliographie a été enrichie d'ouvrages en français. On trouve également des exercices à la fin de chaque chapitre, avec des annexes et un glossaire. [SDM].