{"product_id":"exploring-political-ideas","title":"Exploring Political Ideas","description":"A groundbreaking, accessible introduction to the building-block concepts of democracy and comparative civics\n\nDesigned specifically to help high-school students build critical-thinking skills, Exploring Political Ideas presents a conceptual-comparative approach to the study of the politicalideas that shaped world history and continue to affect today’s political landscape. Thisunique approach gives students a solid grasp of the core concepts behind civics anddemocratic government, and shows how these concepts are applied in practice throughcomparisons over time, and across nations.\nThe four-color text explores many intertwined concepts, including the uses of power and authority, the influence of political culture and political institutions, the relationships between rights and responsibilities, political participation and representation, the prerequisites of leadership and governance, and the challenges facing democratic governance in an age of rapid globalization. Each chapter illustrates the concepts through practical examples about political thinkers, leaders, ideas, institutions, and policies. Students explore historical and contemporary applications of political ideas from four perspectives: The decisions individuals make The interests individuals articulate and pursue The institutions they create and work within The issues they to seek to resolve\nExploring Political Ideas is a terrific addition to public and college library collections, and ideal for high schools supporting curriculum in AP Government, civics, world history, geography, and AP social studies. No other resource unpacks the core concepts behind politics and government in this historical-comparative way that students can easily explore and digest.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1608714101\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1608714101.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schechter, Stephen L.|Vontz, Thomas S.|Branson, Margaret Stimmann\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46161473274033,"sku":"RDV.1608714101.G","price":24.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/1608714101-0.jpg?v=1755623761","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/exploring-political-ideas","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}