Foundations of Political Science: Concepts, Theories, and Ideologies

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Week 1 21/01 James N. Danziger 2010 Understanding the Political World: A comparative Introduction to Political Science Politics and knowledge Crucial themes related to politics Competition among individuals and groups pursuing their own interests 12 de janeiro de 2026 1536 Introduction to Political Science1 The exercise of power and influence to allocate things that are values The determination of who gets what, when and how The resolution of conflicts Public vs. private: politics is generally associated with the public domain - aspects of life with public significance - though the boundary between public and private varies by country Politics: the process through which power and influence are used in the promotion of certain values and interests Decisions made about good and bad are implemented = politics Have public significance Affect many domains Types of political knowledge Description Focuses on “what” questions Straightforward political facts Some description requires assessments Explanation Why something happens Provide reason or process Prescription Value judgment that indicates that should occour Sources Appeal to any document, tradition or person Specific: individuals re...