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Engaging Citizenship : An Introduction to Political Science by Jennifer Forestal, Lauren Balasco and Claire Abernathy (2024, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100197515673

ISBN-139780197515679

eBay Product ID (ePID)13067055664

Product Key Features

Number of Pages448 Pages

Publication NameEngaging Citizenship : an Introduction to Political Science

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Civics & Citizenship

Publication Year2024

TypeTextbook

AuthorJennifer Forestal, Lauren Balasco, Claire Abernathy

Subject AreaPolitical Science

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight37.6 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

ReviewsI see this book being a primary text used for Introduction to Political Science courses. ... I think the competitive advantage is that the authors tried to ensure that each subfield in the discipline was adequately represented in the book. I really liked this, because often times authors focus on one or two subfields and ignore the rest." - Henry Tecklenburg, Georgia Southern University, "I see this book being a primary text used for Introduction to Political Science courses. ... I think the competitive advantage is that the authors tried to ensure that each subfield in the discipline was adequately represented in the book. I really liked this, because often times authors focus on one or two subfields and ignore the rest." - Henry Tecklenburg, Georgia Southern University"It is comprehensive, clear, and uses engaging examples. ... Uses theme of citizenship to cover topics rather than standalone chapters on different subfields making it more engaging and interesting to other comparable books." - Mary-Kate Lizotte, Augusta University

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal320

Table Of ContentPreface: Why Citizenship? 1: Unpacking Citizenship Part 1: Explaining Statehood 2: Justifying the State 3: Comparing State Strength and Fragility 4: Defining Rights in the United States 5: Establishing Security Part 2: Organizing Political Life 6: Defining Democracy 7: Comparing Democratic Regimes 8: Exploring Democratic Institutions in the United States 9: Ordering the Global System Part 3: Shaping Participatory Processes 10: Structuring Participation 11: (De)-Democratizing Political Regimes 12: Participating in the U.S. Political System 13: Governing Global Politics Part 4: Challenging the State 14: Resisting State Authority 15: Mobilizing Contentious Politics 16: Framing Political Conflict in the United States 17: Holding States Accountable through International Law

SynopsisWinner of the Textbook & Academic Authors Association's Most Promising New Textbook Award Engaging Citizenship uses one key concept--citizenship--as a gateway to teach students about the subfields of political science. Students are introduced to the critical questions, concepts, and theories addressed by each subfield, framed through the lens of citizenship in a way that helps students build connections across all chapters. Covering all major subfields of political science, the book introduces students to the broad scope of the discipline and the different ways each subfield studies key questions of politics, democracy, and citizenship. In addition, the text emphasizes student-centered active learning pedagogy; civic engagement activities throughout the text allow students to cultivate the skills needed for democratic citizenship. Through this innovative approach, Engaging Citizenship conveys the importance and value of democratic engagement and highlights the relevance of politics to students' lives., Introduces students to the fundamentals of political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement, Engaging Citizenship introduces students to the fundamentals of political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement. This unique approach aims to help students understand the relevant of political science to their own lives and cultivate the knowledge, skills, values, and habits they need to engage in political life. The text is grounded in three key learning goals: 1) to explore the main subfields of political science, 2) to develop a broad understanding of the U.S. political system within a global context, and 3) to engage with the political process as educated and empowered citizens.The text is divided into four sections-Explaining Statehood, Organizing Political Life, Shaping Participatory Processes, and Challenging the State-to introduce students to the fundamental questions of political science, such as the reasons why citizens join states, the arguments supportive and critical of democracy, and the avenues citizens use to influence state actions. In each section, there are four chapters; each chapter represents one of the four subfields of political science (political theory, comparative politics, American politics, and international relations) and presents its respective theories, concepts, and issues in response to that section's theme. In this way, the text provides a rich and balanced introduction to all four subfields in conversation with one another.The text is accompanied by a series of online civic engagement activities, providing interactive opportunities for students to engage with the themes discussed in each section. In this way, Engaging Citizenship makes it easy for faculty who wish to create opportunities for hands-on learning about citizenship and civic engagement. These activities enable students to practice the skills of effective citizenship and to familiarize themselves with avenues for participation in their communities., Engaging Citizenship uses one key concept-citizenship-as a gateway to teach students about the subfields of political science. Students are introduced to the critical questions, concepts, and theories addressed by each subfield, framed through the lens of citizenship in a way that helps students build connections across all chapters. Covering all major subfields of Political Science, the book introduces students to the broad scope of the discipline and the different ways each subfield studies key questions of politics, democracy, and citizenship. In addition, the text emphasizes student-centered active learning pedagogy-civic engagement activities throughout the text allow students to cultivate the skills needed for democratic citizenship. Through this innovative approach, Engaging Citizenship conveys the importance and value of democratic engagement and highlights the relevance of politics to students' lives.

LC Classification NumberJA71.B3 2024