The global political climate is dynamic, at times even volatile. To understand this evolving landscape, it's important to learn more about how countries are governed. Political Science for Dummies explores the questions that political scientists examine, such as how our leaders make decisions, who shapes political policy, and why countries go to war. The book is the perfect course supplement for students taking college-level introductory political-science courses. 

• Get a better understanding of political ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior 
• Explore topics such as class, government, diplomacy, law, strategy, and war 
• Learn the specialized vocabulary within the field of political science 
• Help prepare for a range of careers, from policy analyst to legislative assistant 

Political science crosses into many other areas of study, such as sociology, economics, history, anthropology, international relations, law, statistics, and public policy. Those who want to understand the implications of changing political economies or how governing bodies work can look to Political Science for Dummies.