Modern Politics and Government

Clearly written and straightforward, this is one of the most widely used introductory texts available. Ball starts with the definition of politics and the history of its study, then introduces a variety of approaches and substantive aspects of political life, drawing examples from a wide range of states and political systems. He analyzes the characteristics underlying the different systems and discusses such basic concepts as power, authority, legitimacy, and political culture.Ball, Alan R. is the author of 'Modern Politics and Government', published 1994 under ISBN 9781566430029 and ISBN 156643002X.