{"product_id":"political-science-for-dummies-9781119674849","title":"Political Science for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpand your political science knowledge with a book that explains concepts in a way anyone can understand  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe global political climate is dynamic, at times even volatile. To understand this evolving landscape, it's important to learn more about how countries are governed. \u003ci\u003ePolitical Science For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the questions that political scientists examine, such as how our leaders make decisions, who shapes political policy, and why countries go to war. The book is the perfect course supplement for students taking college-level, introductory political science courses. \u003ci\u003ePolitical Science For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide that makes political science concepts easier to grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a better understanding of political ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore topics such as class, government, diplomacy, law, strategy, and war\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the specialized vocabulary within the field of political science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp prepare for a range of careers, from policy analyst to legislative assistant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical science crosses into many other areas of study, such as sociology, economics, history, anthropology, international relations, law, statistics, and public policy. Those who want to understand the implications of changing political economies or how governing bodies work can look to \u003ci\u003ePolitical Science For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e It's the book thatcuts through the jargon as it focuses on issues that interest readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus A. Stadelmann, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of political science and chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. Along with teaching at universities in California, Utah, and Texas, Dr. Stadelmann has published and given presentations in the fields of American politics and international relations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671326331154,"sku":"9781119674849","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_987d7b7d-7bcd-44a5-95b4-b42766b58b6a.jpg?v=1733798251","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/political-science-for-dummies-9781119674849","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}