Introduction to Political Science - A Christian Perspective

Preface

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations



Part I:


1. What Is Government? Why Do We Need It? Key Concepts in the Study of Politics

2. What Is a Christian Government? Should There Be One?

3. Political Ideologies and Values



Part II: Institutions


4. Structuring Government: Regime Types and Liberal Democracy

5. Structuring Government: Institutions That Make Government Work

6. Political Parties, Elections, and Voting

7. Interest Groups and Other Forms of Political Participation



Part III: Policy


8. Funding Government: Taxation Policy

9. Social Policy

10. Economic Policy



Part IV: Foreign Policy and International Relations


11. Perspectives on International Relations

12. The United Nations, INGOs, and Meeting the Needs of the Most Vulnerable

Conclusion: Church, State, and Shalom



Notes

Illustration Credits

Author Index

Subject Index

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