Introduction To Political Science

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Part I:
1. What Is Government? Why Do We Need It? Key Concepts In The Study Of Politics
2. What Is A Christian Government? Should There Be One?
3. Political Ideologies And Values

Part II: Institutions
4. Structuring Government: Regime Types And Liberal Democracy
5. Structuring Government: Institutions That Make Government Work
6. Political Parties, Elections, And Voting
7. Interest Groups And Other Forms Of Political Participation

Part III: Policy
8. Funding Government
9. Social Policy
10. Economic Policy

Part IV: Foreign Policy And International Relations
11. Perspectives On International Relations
12. The United Nations, INGOs, And Meeting The Needs Of The Most Vulnerable
13. Church, State, And Shalom
Notes
Illustration Credits
Author Index
Subject Index

Additional Info
An introductory textbook to the world of political science from a Christian perspective. In concise, accessible prose, Fred Van Geest explores the main ideas, institutions, policies, and perspectives in the study of politics. Designed for beginning students who have no prior knowledge of political life.