The Human Polity: An Introduction to Political Science

Abstract

The Human Polity: An Introduction to Political Science Kay Lawson San Francisco State University About 512 pages • cloth Instructor's Manual with Test Items Just published Recognizing the interdependence of nations, Lawson develops the idea that all people are part of a larger political whole — the human polity. Through the skillful use of examples and questions, the author presents the basic concepts of political science in a way that helps students understand the relevance of each concept to their own lives. Among the text's outstanding features: a broad comparative perspective, a straightforward but informal writing style, and an excellent chapter focusing on politics and economics.