A novel approach to politics : introducing political science through books, movies, and popular culture /
Van Belle, Douglas A., 1965-
A novel approach to politics : introducing political science through books, movies, and popular culture / Douglas A. Van Belle. - Third edition. - xxiv, 449 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introducing the Ancient Debate: The Ideal versus the Real -- 2. Why Government? Security, Anarchy, and Some Basic Group Dynamics -- 3. Governing Society: We Know Who You Are -- 4. Government's Role in the Economy: The Offer You Can't Refuse -- 5. Structures and Institutions -- 6. El Grande Loco Casa Blanca-The Executive (in Bad Spanish) -- 7. The Confederacy of Dunces-The Legislative (Not in Bad Spanish) -- 8. Brazilian Bureaucracy-Do we even need to bother with the Jokes? -- 9. Courts and Law: Politics behind the Gavel, Obviously, but What's Under the Gown? -- 10. Not Quite Right, but Still Good: The Democratic Ideal in Modern Politics -- 11. Media, Politics and Government: Talking Heads are Better than None -- 12. International Politics: Apocalypse Now and Then -- 13. Chapter 13 was Confiscated for Your Protection -- 14. Political Culture: Sex & Agriculture, Getting Rucked Explains it All -- 15. The Lastest and Bestest Chapter: The Study of Politics.
1452218226 9781452218229
2012027066
Political science.
Popular culture--United States
Politics and culture--United States
Mass media--Political aspects--United States
JA66 / .V28 2013
320
A novel approach to politics : introducing political science through books, movies, and popular culture / Douglas A. Van Belle. - Third edition. - xxiv, 449 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introducing the Ancient Debate: The Ideal versus the Real -- 2. Why Government? Security, Anarchy, and Some Basic Group Dynamics -- 3. Governing Society: We Know Who You Are -- 4. Government's Role in the Economy: The Offer You Can't Refuse -- 5. Structures and Institutions -- 6. El Grande Loco Casa Blanca-The Executive (in Bad Spanish) -- 7. The Confederacy of Dunces-The Legislative (Not in Bad Spanish) -- 8. Brazilian Bureaucracy-Do we even need to bother with the Jokes? -- 9. Courts and Law: Politics behind the Gavel, Obviously, but What's Under the Gown? -- 10. Not Quite Right, but Still Good: The Democratic Ideal in Modern Politics -- 11. Media, Politics and Government: Talking Heads are Better than None -- 12. International Politics: Apocalypse Now and Then -- 13. Chapter 13 was Confiscated for Your Protection -- 14. Political Culture: Sex & Agriculture, Getting Rucked Explains it All -- 15. The Lastest and Bestest Chapter: The Study of Politics.
1452218226 9781452218229
2012027066
Political science.
Popular culture--United States
Politics and culture--United States
Mass media--Political aspects--United States
JA66 / .V28 2013
320