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The Challenge of Politics: An Introduction to Political Science by Douglas W. Simon

This updated Sixth Edition of The Challenge of Politics enables you to see how the subfields of political science converge around a set of crucial questions, such as Can we as citizens and students articulate and defend a view of the good political life and its guiding political values? Can we bring political wisdom to bear on judgments about politics and public issues? and Can we develop a science of politics to help us understand significant political phenomena-the empirical realities of politics? Balancing lessons of classic and contemporary theory with contemporary politics and empirical study, the book equips you with the tools you need to explore the impact of philosophy and ideology, recognize major forms of government, evaluate empirical findings, and understand how policy issues directly affect people's lives. This Sixth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on American Politics and Government and updated content on recent international events.

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[This is] a textbook that offers students a good introduction to the science of politics while emphasizing the moral, empirical, and prudential dimensions of politics. -- Prosper Bernard, Jr.
The Challenge of Politics is precisely the sort of text that will help students bridge from their introductory American Government courses to more demanding curricula. -- Ken Hicks
[The Challenge of Politics] is one of the few texts out there that strikes a good balance between the empirical and normative approaches in the study of politics. -- Kostas Kourtikakis

About Douglas W. Simon

Douglas W. Simon is emeritus professor of political science at Drew University, where he specialized in international affairs, U.S. foreign policy, international organization, and national security. After receiving a BA from Willamette University, he served as an officer in U.S. air force intelligence, including a tour in Vietnam. Following his military service he earned a PhD at the University of Oregon. After arriving at Drew, he directed the university's Semester on the United Nations for fifteen years, served as convener of Drew's Masters in International Affairs Program, and later was department chair. In addition to The Challenge of Politics, he is coauthor of New Thinking and Developments in International Politics: Opportunities and Dangers and has contributed to such publications as the Harvard Journal of World Affairs, East Asian Survey, Comparative Political Studies, International Studies Notes, Teaching Political Science, and Society. Joseph Romance is associate professor of political science at Fort Hays State University, teaching in the fields of American politics and political theory. He received a BA from the College of William and Mary and a PhD from Rutgers University. He is coauthor, with Theodore Lowi and Gerald Pomper, of A Republic of Parties: Debating the Two Party System; coauthor of and contributor to Democracy and Excellence: Conflict or Concord?; and coeditor of Democracy's Literature. His articles and reviews have appeared in a number of journals, including American Review of Politics, The Responsive Community, Perspectives on Political Science, and Newsday. He has also contributed pieces to a number of edited volumes, including Progressive Politics in the Global Age and Friends and Citizens. He currently is working on a book about political foundings. Neal Riemer (late) was the Andrew V. Stout Professor of Political Philosophy at Drew University. After receiving a PhD from Harvard University, he taught at the Pennsylvania State University; the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; University of Innsbruck, Austria; and Drew University. His books include Problems of American Government (editor); World Affairs: Problems and Prospects (coauthor); The Revival of Democratic Theory; The Democratic Experiment; The Future of the Democratic Revolution: Toward a More Prophetic Politics; New Thinking and Developments in International Politics: Opportunities and Dangers (editor/coauthor); Karl Marx and Prophetic Politics; James Madison: Creating the American Constitution; Creative Breakthroughs in Politics; Let Justice Roll: Prophetic Challenges in Religion, Politics, and Society (editor/coauthor); and Protection Against Genocide: Mission Impossible (editor).

Tables, Figures, Boxes, and Maps About the Authors Preface Introduction Political Values A Science of Politics Political Wisdom The Future of Politics and Political Science PART I. RULES OF THE GAME CHAPTER 1. Games Politicans Play The Game of Politics Wipeout: The Politics of Destruction Lion and Fox: The Politics of the Nation-State Civil Disobedience: The Politics of Morality Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 2. Politics and Choice Five Important Themes Socrates and the Moral Life: Political Obligation in Ancient Athens Madison, the New Republic, and Federal Theory: The Struggle for Creative Breakthrough in Modern Politics The German Citizen and the Nazi Regime: Can Modern Citizens Bear the Burden of Freedom? John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis: The Perils of Choice in the Nuclear Age The Decision to Invade Iraq: The Perils of Inaccurate Information and Faulty Assumptions Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 3. Politcal Science: Components, Tasks, and Controversies The Basic Structure of Political Science The Three Major Components of Political Science The Four Major Tasks of Political Science Continuing Controversies in Political Science Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 4. The Physical, Social, and Cultural Environment of Politics Propositions and Challenges The Physical World We Live In The Biological, Physiological, Psychological, and Social Creatures We Are The Social Communities We Have Built The Cultural Universe We Have Created Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms PART II. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGY CHAPTER 5. The Quest for the Good Political Life Classical Greek Thought: The Search for Political Excellence Christianity and the Good Political Life The Renaissance: Niccolo Machiavelli and the Quest for a Virtuous Republic Modern Political Thought Contemporary Political Philosophy Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 6. Liberal Democracy Toward a Definition of Liberal Democracy The Ideals of Liberal Democracy The Sources of Liberal Democracy Liberalism, Capitalism, and Democracy Variations on the Liberal Democratic Theme An Assessment of Liberal Democracy Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 7. Democratic Socialism and Communism: Ideologies of the Left Democratic Socialism The Sources of Democratic Socialism Democratic Socialism as Political Ideology: Pro and Con Communism The Sources of Communism Communism as a Political Ideology and Philosophy: Pro and Con The Recent Past and Future of Democratic Socialism and Communism Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms PART III. AMERICAN, COMPARATIVE, AND WORLD POLITICS CHAPTER 8. Key Dilemmas: Political Form, Culture, and Values Some Key Terms Defined Patterns for Cooperation, Accommodation, and Conflict Resolution Democratic Constitutionalism Constitutional Features The Values of Nations as Political Actors Popular Values Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 9. American Politics and Government American Political Culture American Political Institutions Beyond the Constitution: Citizens, Media, Parties, and Elections Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 10. Comparative Politics Parliamentary Government Authoritarian Government Mixed Political Systems Failed or Fragile States Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 11. International Politics and the Global Community Post-World War II and Post-Cold War Challenges Current Patterns in International Politics Balance of Power Domination Multilateralism Other Forms of Behavior: Neutrality, Nonalignment, and Isolation Nonstate Actors Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms PART IV. POLITICAL JUDGMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY CHAPTER 12. War and Peace in the Modern Age Ethical and Empirical Factors Alternative Approaches to a More Peaceful World Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 13. The Battle on Behalf of Human Rights Clarifying the Problem Ethical and Empirical Factors Alternative Approaches to Securing Human Rights Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 14. The Struggle for Economic Well-Being Defining Economic Well-Being Ethical and Empirical Factors Alternative Approaches to Economic Well-Being The Critical Role of the International Community Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms CHAPTER 15. The Imperative of Ecological Health Ethical and Empirical Factors Alternative Approaches to Ecological Health Conclusion Suggested Readings Glossary Terms Conclusion A Best-Case Scenario A Worst-Case Scenario A Prophetic Planetary Scenario Suggested Readings Glossary Photo Credits Index

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The Challenge of Politics: An Introduction to Political Science by Douglas W. Simon

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