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This book traces the development of political science from ancient influences such as Plato and Aristotle to modern political shapers such as Robert A. Dahl. It covers changes to the field in both thought and practice due to the rise and fall of political regimes, world wars, colonialism, and social media. The book also includes thorough examinations of international relations, systems of government, constitutions, domestic policy, public opinion, and administration. The book ends with brief biographies of important people in the field of political science that specifies their various contributions.

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Introduction: What Political Science is . . . and Isn't -- A Christian Framework for Approaching Political Science -- Faithful Learning Illustrated: The Logic of Power and Attitudes Toward Risk -- Conclusion: "Dr. Horne, I Think I'm Interested in Going into Politics . . . -- Discussion Questions -- Series Afterword -- More on Faithful Learning in Academic Studies -- More from P& -- R on Political Studies -- More from P& -- R on Politics.

The understanding of science by members of the public has been of increasing concern to social scientists. This article argues that such understanding, or the ostensible lack of it, is structured by discourses that address science both as an abstract entity or principle (science-in-general) and as an activity directed at specific phenomena or problems (science-in particular). Drawing upon a wide range of interviews about various sources of ionizing radiation, it is suggested that understanding is tied to questions of social identity that encompass relations of differentiation from and identification with science and the institutions in which it is embedded

Introduction: Governance and Leadership Institutions in Nigeria / Ernest Toochi Aniche & Toyin Falola -- Traditional Ondo Monarchs and Communication in the Yoruba Pre-Colonial Era / Solomon A. Fawehinmi -- Age Grade System among the Ìdó-Àní People of South-West Nigeria / Oluwatoyin Mary O̧laiya -- Revisiting the Relevance of Islamic Political System in the 21st Century Nigeria / Sirajo Muhammad Sokoto -- Masking, Wall and Body Painting as Institutions of Social Control in Traditional Igbo Society / Chinyere Ndubuisi -- The Musical and Cultural Leadership Roles of Yoruba Master Instruments / Olupemi Oladare -- A Critique of Leadership and Institutions in Nigeria and New States / Ayodele Olalekan Shotunde -- Elites and Leadership Standards in Post-Independent Nigeria / Moses Adebolu Adetunmbi -- Translating Political Philosophy into Action in Nigeria's Governance Institutions / Josephine Olatomi Soboyejo -- A Literary Characterization of Politics and Power in the Postcolony / Olivier Tchouaffe -- Art and Leadership Failure in Nigeria: Global Influences and the Way Forward / Akinwale Onipede -- Emerging Democratic Practices in Nigeria / Toyin Falola -- Poverty and Democracy in Nigeria's Fourth Republic / Adegboyega O. Oyekunle -- Citizenship, Participation, and Inclusion of Women in Nigeria's Democracy / Abidemi Abiola Isola -- Judicial Institutions, Human Rights and Development Challenges: Implication for Nigerian Democracy / Ernest Toochi Aniche, Richard Okechukwu Oji & Ikenna Mike Alumona -- Political Parties, Independent National Electoral Commission and Electoral Credibility in Nigeria / Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso & Victor Adesiyan -- Electoral Reforms and Nigeria's Fledging Democracy / Martin A. Ihembe & Onyekachi E. Nnabuihe.

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Conventions Used in This Book -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1: Understanding Political Science -- Chapter 1: Discovering the Discipline of Political Science -- Looking at Politics and Political Science -- Studying Political Power -- Searching for Sources of Legitimacy -- Chapter 2: Shaping Research in Political Science: Looking at Major Approaches -- Starting with Traditionalism -- Switching to Behavioralism -- Moving Leftward with Post-Behavioralism -- Comparing Political Science Theories -- Looking at Historical Sociology -- Seeking Benefits: Rational Choice Theory -- Chapter 3: Dealing with Political Culture -- Analyzing Political Culture -- Sustaining Democracy: The Civic Culture -- Working on Political Socialization -- Moving from Materialist to Postmaterialist -- Part 2: Comparing Governments -- Chapter 4: Discussing Different Forms of Government -- Identifying Types of Governments -- Dividing Powers -- Chapter 5: Setting the Rules: Constitutions -- Looking at Constitution Basics -- Creating a New Country: The U.S. Constitution of 1789 -- Checking on a New Document: The Russian Constitution -- Chapter 6: Comparing Political Institutions: Systems of Government -- Comparing Democratic Political Systems -- Studying the U.S. Congress -- Looking at Great Britain -- Analyzing Executives -- Going Bureaucratic -- Settling Disputes -- Chapter 7: Elections, Political Parties, and Interest Groups -- Studying Elections -- Political Parties - Necessary for Democracy -- Interest Groups: Influencing the Government -- Part 3: Going Global: International Relations -- Chapter 8: Thinking Globally: The Study of International Relations -- Understanding the Origins of International Relations -- Getting into the Theories of International Relations.