Political Science and Government: Defined and Explained
The SAGE Handbook of Political Science (2020 eBook)/ edited by Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Bertrand Badie & Leonardo Morlino
- Diagram of Political Ideaologies
Political science, the systematic study of governance by the application of empirical and generally scientific methods of analysis. Click here to continue reading a detailed article found in Brittanica Academic online.
Derived from the Greek “of citizens,” politics is how organized societies maintain social cohesion and control. Click here to continue reading in Salem Press Encyclopedia (Politics article in Research Starters).
Government systems are the means by which groups of people empower their leaders and representatives. Click here to continue reading a comprehensive overview and detailed explanation of government systems published by the Salem Press (Government systems article in Research Starters).
US & World Politics: Quick Study Reference Guide
- Online Academic Quick Study Outline: Political ScienceThis digital guide is designed as a quick study academic outline that can be used as a at-a-glance overview of the systems of worldwide government with brief analysis of political activities. Topics included are: World Governments by Country; Theories of World Politics; Three Levels of Analysis; Modern International Systems; International Law; International Political Economy; The United Nations; Arms Control; Actors in World Politics; Laws of War; Philosophy of the Social Sciences; Major U.S. Foreign Policy Events: 2000-2018; What Kind of Country is the United States?; The Three Branches of the Federal Government; How a Bill Becomes a Law. This guide is approximately 6 pages in length when converted to a printable handout resource.
Political Podcasts
- The NPR Politics Podcast
Broadcasting each weekday and featuring commentary from top political reporters discussing significant news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail.
For additional podcasts recommended by NPR that intersect politics with other interests in society, culture and government see the NPR Podcast directory.
- Left, Right & Center PodcastA premier politics podcast that grew from a small politically-minded radio show that began in 1996. The current format features a rotating cast of panelists with left, center and right perspectives to bring a wider spectrum of viewpoints to the listening audience.
- C-SPAN Podcasts Directory Page
A variety of respected podcasts are listed on this C-SPAN directory page. Political discourse is offered most prominently on shows such as The Weekly (see thumbnail link) and Washington Today.
Historical Context for Political Science
- CCBC Research Guide: Presidential Elections
This research guide contains relevant information concerning the US election process, voting in Maryland state and resources to help researchers understand the electoral process. - History In Context ResourcesBrowse multiple topics listed and linked within the designated topic cluster of Politics Constructs, Movements & Organizations. Be sure to explore the database for historical analysis and background on other concepts of politics and the formation of modern political science theory and practice. See other terms:
Behavioralism (Political science)
Political scientists
Political movements
Political science research
Political science
Positivism
American Political Science Association