Why Politics Matters: An Introduction to Political Science (with CourseReader 0-30: Introduction to Political Science Printed Access Card)

WHY POLITICS MATTERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE is a full-color accessible introduction to Political Science. WHY POLITICS MATTERS follows a foundational approach to learning and gives readers a "big picture" of the field examing Theory Comparative Politics including a look at the U.S. government and International Relations. The authors approach the subject through a theme of theory and practice and emphasize why politics matters to the reader through current global examples encouraging critical thinking discussion and participation throughout the text. WHY POLITICS MATTERS is the first and only Introduction to Political Science book offering a fully integrated and customizable online reader COURSEREADER with a full slate of recommended primary source readings compiled by the authors. Each COURSEREADER selection is called-out in the text alongside the relevant discussion and is accompanied by critical thinking questions to help students apply the reading to their chapter lesson.