Poli Sci Fi: An Introduction to Political Science through Science Fiction allows readers, students, and instructors to explore the multiple worlds of science fiction while gaining a firm grasp of core political science concepts. This carefully composed text is comprised of sixteen brief chapters, each of which takes a prominent science fiction film or television episode and uses it to explore fundamental components of political science. The book is designed to serve as a supplemental text for undergraduate political science courses, especially Introduction to Political Science. The structure and content of the volume is shaped around the organization and coverage of several leading texts in this area, and includes major parts devoted to theory and epistemology, political behavior, institutions, identity, states, and inter-state relations. Its emphasis on science fiction-and particularly on popular movies and television programs-speaks to the popularity of the genre as well as the growing understanding that popular culture can be an extraordinarily successful vehicle for communicating difficult yet foundational concepts, especially to introductory level college students.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-13
9781138639775
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221173268
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Political Science
Author
Justin S. Vaughn, Michael A. Allen
Publication Name
Poli Sci Fi: an Introduction to Political Science Through Science Fiction
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
238 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
340g
Additional Product Features
Topic
Books
Editor
Michael A. Allen, Justin S. Vaughn
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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