Identity, Interest, and Ideology - An Introduction to Politics

In politics, individual political behavior is often ascribed to class and ethnic identity. How does this happen? In this text, Needler shows how the individual constructs his or her political identity, and develops ideologies that guide their political behavior. Intended as an alternative to traditional introductory texts in politics and political science, this book is, at the same time, a survey and introduction to political theory, a survey and introduction to comparative and American politics, and a review of contemporary international relations. These topics are combined in a novel and creative way so as to provide a readable and informative text for undergraduate students or laypersons. The author's fresh approach will be welcomed by teachers in politics and political science.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Basic Principles
Politics and Power
Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Political Culture
Ideology
Legitimacy, Disobedience, and Revolution
Political Development
Governing
Elections, Parties, and Interest Groups
Constitutions and Constitutional Principles
Parliamentary and Presidential Systems
Bureaucracy
Economic Policy
International Politics
International Relations
Nationalism, Imperialism, and Hegemony
International Law, International Organization, and Diplomacy
Military Security
The Rise and Fall of the Cold War
Conclusion: Past, Present, Future
Suggested for Further Reading
Index

About the author

MARTIN C. NEEDLER is Dean of the School of International Studies at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He is the author of Mexican Politics (Praeger, 1982, 1990, 1995) and The Concepts of Comparative Politics (Praeger, 1991).

Product details

• Authors: Martin Needler, Martin C. Needler
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.05.1996
• EAN: 9780275954413
• ISBN: 978-0-275-95441-3
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Political Ideologies, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Political science & theory, Social, group or collective psychology, Political science and theory, Political ideologies and movements, Politics, Law, and Government: Comparative Politics