1. Studying Politics: An Introduction to Political Science Fourth Edition Rand Dyck, editor Chapter One Studying Politics Rand Dyck Presentation by Paul Hamilton, Brock University

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After you have completed this chapter, you should be able to:
provide several good reasons to study politics
describe the breadth of the discipline of political science
discuss the changing nature of studying politics
outline the principal fields of study within political science
define such basic concepts as politics, government, power, influence, coercion, and authority
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3. The Study of Political Science
Governments, States, Nations, and Markets
Political Values, Ideas, and Ideologies
Political Institutions
Political Behaviour and Participation
Political Development and Change
International Politics and Globalization
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6. Forms of Power Power Coercion Influence Authority Ability of one actor
to do or get
what one wants
Coercion
Imposition of one’s will
on another by the use
of force or threatened
use of force
Influence
on another through
persuasion and
voluntary compliance
Authority
on another by
reason of legitimacy
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