Political science: an introduction

Sections include

A science of politics?; Theories

classic and modern; Nations, states, and governments; Individuals and constitutions; Democracy, totalitarianism, and authoritarianism; Political ideologies; Political culture; Public opinion; Political communication and the media; Interest groups; Political parties and party systems; Elections; The basic institutions of government; Legislatures; Executives; Administration and bureaucracy; Legal systems and the courts; Political economy; Violence and revolution; International relations; and The global system