For courses in Introduction to Political Science

Teach students how — not what — to think about politics
Introduction to Political Science: How to Think for Yourself about Politics helps students gain the skills they need to think critically about a wide range of political topics — and to become more comfortable with politics itself as a result. In order to help introductory students navigate the shifting space of complex ideas that characterizes politics, author Craig Parsons offers a systematic presentation of a wide variety of political practices and ideologies, as well as the differing explanations for why people act as they do. In a time of low trust in government and rising distaste for politics, this fresh overview of political science invites students to engage these subjects in a way that is both supportive and open-minded.

Also available with MyPoliSciLab®
MyPoliSciLab for the Introduction to Political Science course extends learning online to engage students and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. Please note: this version of MyPoliSciLab does not include an eText.

Introduction to Political Science: How to Think for Yourself about Politics is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. .