Politics
A Unified Introduction to How Democracy Works
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:4th Jun '19
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This book serves as a vital resource for understanding contemporary democracy, exploring how public policy aligns with popular preferences in various political contexts.
This comprehensive introduction to Politics offers an essential framework for evaluating the health and functioning of contemporary democracy. By examining how democratic processes align public policy with popular preferences, it provides valuable insights into the mechanisms at play in today's political landscape. The book incorporates the latest findings from Big Data, making it a vital resource for students seeking to understand and engage with modern political science.
Politics not only covers theoretical aspects but also emphasizes practical applications. It illustrates everyday political scenarios through concrete examples from democracies around the globe. Key predictive theories are introduced to shed light on the various levels of democratic engagement, enabling students to grasp the complexities of political interactions in a clear and accessible manner.
The text is enriched with features designed to enhance learning, including chapter summaries, key points, and project suggestions. It outlines fundamental statistical methods that support empirically-informed analysis, making the material approachable for those new to the field. Additionally, the concluding section evaluates alternative approaches to political explanation, assessing their strengths and weaknesses. This makes Politics an indispensable resource for students of political science, economics, public policy, and the broader social sciences.
"This is a superb text, one that builds on what political scientists have learned and yet integrates and illuminates it. Politics: A Unified Introduction to How Democracy Works makes sense of the political world and how it really works in modern democratic politics, and I heartily recommend it." - Christopher Wlezien, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
"This book is lively, engaging and accessible to anyone who has even a passing interest in politics, policy and government. The chapters cover a wide range of important issues, concepts and foundational ideas in politics." - Zareh Ghazarian, Monash University, Australia.
"This book is a marvellous and useful introduction to modern political science. Professor Ian Budge has produced a fresh approach to study and analyse ‘Democratic Politics’. By means of ‘predictive theory’ the student can understand and explain the political process in full. I am convinced that this introduction fills a void and is an asset for any student of political science, be it a freshman or advanced in this field." - Hans Keman, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
"For any student interested in a systematic and rigorous introduction to a science of politics, this book is a must-read" - Edoardo Bressanelli, King's College London, UK.
"Terrific systematic presentation which specifies the conditions under which contemporary democracies operate clearly and concisely both for students and the general public." - Jean Blondel, Founding Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex, UK, and Founding Director of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).
ISBN: 9780367025083
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 952g
476 pages