Introduction to Political Science

How political scientists ask questions and test their answers, from building a theory to surveys, experiments, case studies and data analysis. A clear first course in research methods, now in its second edition.

Josh Franco, Charlotte Lee, Kau Vue, Dino Bozonelos, Masahiro Omae, Steven Cauchon

A short, readable introduction to how politics works: power, ideologies, elections, parties, interest groups and the media. Written for students meeting political science for the first time.

T.M. Sell

A practical guide to political power: how it is gained, used and kept in parties, organizations and governments. It breaks power down into clear principles you can spot in everyday politics.

Dominik Meier, Christian Blum