The Challenge of Politics; An Introduction to Political Science

The Challenge of Politicsintroduces students to the fundamental questions of political science. With a distinctive normative approach that portrays politics as a potentially humanizing enterprise, authorsNeal Riemer, Douglas W. SimonandJoseph Romanceequip readers to recognize major forms of government, evaluate research findings, and understand how policy issues directly affect people's lives. This comprehensive text balances classic and contemporary political theory with current events and empirical study. TheFifth Editionis fully revised to reflect recent national and international developments, including a new chapter on American Politics and Government.