Power & Choice
An Introduction to Political Science
David Schultz author W Phillips Shively author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publishing:12th Nov '26
£64.99
This title is due to be published on 12th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A truly comparative introduction to political science that reflects the diversity of approaches to the discipline.
Power and Choice offers an in-depth look into the nuances of politics through the analysis of collective choices for a group or state through the use of power. Organized topically and using extended case examples from around the world, Power and Choice provides undergraduate students with a clear and engaging introduction to political science and comparative politics.
The Seventeen Edition has been updated to address the growing importance of understanding the modern resurgence of fascism, the growth in global populism, the Trump phenomenon in the United States, additional discussion of political violence, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and Western responses to it, the current war in Gaza, the growing global strength of the developing world, global effects of immigration, and further discussion of the discipline of political science.
"Power & Choice offers a rigorous and passionate analysis of politics from a comparative and global perspective. It provides clear explanations of major theories and key findings in political science. The authors also continually remind us that politics is the art of the possible. Simply the best undergraduate textbook on politics." * Wonik Kim, Louisiana State University, USA *
"Power & Choice is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to political science. It uses a wide range of examples from the United States and around the world to help students connect core concepts to real political developments. This thoroughly revised edition is especially valuable for its attention to artificial intelligence, political transitions in sub-Saharan Africa, and challenges to the current world order. My students will benefit from this timely and engaging text" * Josiah Marineau, University of North Carolina Pembroke, USA *
“Power & Choice is a leading introduction to Political Science. It clearly explains the concepts and frameworks in the field, and prepares students well both for further study and citizenship.” * Caleb Goltz, University of St. Thomas, USA *
"I started teaching Introduction to Political Science with the sixteenth edition of Power & Choice. I am very eager to adopt the new edition to my course syllabi.” * Kacper Grass, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA *
"Power and Choice is the perfect textbook for students who are ready to approach political science as a discipline and for instructors who want their students to understand politics in a systematic way.” * Craig Ortsey, Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA *
ISBN: 9798765162255
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648 pages
17th edition