A Novel Approach To Politics: Introducing Political Science Through Books Movies and Popular Culture

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Van Belle (political science and media studies Victoria U. of Wellington New Zealand) and Mash (political science U. of Pennsylvania) intend this introductory textbook for political science instructors who use (or would like to use) fiction to illustrate concepts and promote discussion. Through references to popular literature television and film as well as lively--and at times subjective-- language they entreat students to understand and contemplate themes such as: utopias and the imperfections of reality the necessities for government government and economy structures and institutions (and their imperfections) courts and law the democratic ideal international politics and political culture among others. The "fiction appendix" describes the teaching potential of the approximately 100 pop culture titles mentioned in the chapters. Annotation 2007 Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)