Political Issues Debated: An Introduction To Politics - Softcover

Focusing on strong pro and con viewpoints of controversial political issues, this introduction to politics uses a debate format that encourages discussion of the issues addressed. It examines 26 controversial issues of great complexity and importance - some of long-standing concern, and some of more recent relevance - including the questions, "Is government avoidable?," "Is Socialism better than Capitalism?," "Does TV news have a unique impact on public opinion?," "Should the West redistribute its wealth to Third World countries?" For historians and political scientists.

Focused on strong arguments for pro and con viewpoints of controversial political issues, this introduction to politics uses a debate format that encourages readers to use their own critical judgment to assess the issues addressed.