Showing 17 results for Political Science titles

American Government

by David Haus

American Government reflects the importance of the multiple levels of government in the United States and the rudiments of politics and the policy process.

An Introduction to American Government

by Thomas L. Brunell, Robert Lowry, Banks Miller, and Thomas Gray.

In an age full of distractions and misinformation, students need a strong foundation in Political Science that sets them up for success at school and as informed citizens. Introduction to American Government provides a concise overview of the history and functions of U.S. government institutions, always bringing the discussion back to examples of how…

An Introduction to Government and Politics: A Conceptual Approach, 9th Edition

by Mark O. Dickerson, Thomas Flanagan, Brenda O'Neill

An Introduction to Government and Politics continues with its traditional and trusted framework to equip readers with a comprehensive and logically consistent vocabulary for the study of politics, helping them to better see the relevance of government in their lives. This ninth edition has been streamlined, replacing dated material with current political…

Beyond Policy Analysis: Public Issue Management in Turbulent Times, 6th Edition

by Leslie A. Pal et al.

Previously published by Nelson. With an authoritative and courageous approach, Beyond Policy Analysis examines public policymaking in Canada at all areas of governance, including Heath Care, Education, Economic Development and Trade. This title goes beyond conventional categories and concepts to examine how the world of policymaking has changed with…

Canadian Politics: Concise 5e

by Rand Dyck

With the revision of this market-leading text, Canadian Politics continues to provide students with a thorough account of Canadian politics and government. Canadian Politics continues to devote appropriate coverage to the political concerns of women, Aboriginal Canadians, and the continued conflict between English and French Canada. It is still one…

Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches, 9th Edition

by Rand Dyck et al.

Previously published by Nelson. For more than 30 years, Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches has presented the reality of Canadian government and politics in a comprehensive yet lean and readable manner. It provides the tools and foundational knowledge to help students become better informed, more involved, and more critical citizens. Students will…

Interactive OpenStax: Introduction to Political Science

by OpenStax

This interactive eText combines the content of OpenStax’s Introduction to Political Science with the dynamic engagement features of Top Hat to create a rich, accessible, and affordable learning experience. Introduction to Political Science provides a comprehensive and engaging foundation in the study of global political systems. Designed to align…

Public Administration in Canada, 2nd Edition

by Paul Barker, Tim Mau

Nelson - This second edition of Public Administration in Canada tackles the current and emerging trends, the changing and evolving institutions of government, ethics, and many other challenges in public administration. It brings the study to life for students, demonstrating the intersection of theory with the practice of government program and service…

American Foreign Policy

by Mark R. Brawley

This text explores theories of comparative foreign policy by testing them across examples from American foreign policy from the 1890s to the present. Students will learn about how American foreign policy is made, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the major theoretical approaches we employ to describe, predict and prescribe policy.

An Introduction to State and Local Politics

by Tom Brunell et al.

While often neglected in the study of American government, state and local politics are crucial to understanding the wide range of policies that affect citizens' everyday lives. An Introduction to State and Local Government provides students with the information they need to understand the world around them with a focus on concise explanations of key…

Global Issues: Perspectives on Controversies

by Paul U. Angelini et al.

Tophat’s Global Issues: Perspectives and Controversies is now in its 4th Edition. Designed for an introductory audience, the first 3 chapters provide the foundation for analyzing important political and social issues through a global lens. The text begins with a brief introduction to ‘What is politics?’ followed by short descriptions of different…

Introduction to American Government, 10th Edition

by Joseph J. Karlesky et al.

Introduction to American Government, 10th edition, 2019, from BVT Publishing, is a concise yet comprehensive textbook with all of the content required to teach a typical Political Science or American Government course. The text stresses the importance not just of politics but of political involvement. This Top Hat version contains everything you need…