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History & Theory - General
General history and theory within political science encompasses the origins, development, and key concepts behind political systems and ideologies. This subject investigates how political thought has transformed over time, addressing fundamental theories that influence governance, policy, and public debate. Readers encounter examinations of major schools of thought, pivotal historical moments, and the underlying principles that guide today’s political structures.
To deepen your perspective, compare general history and theory to more specialized political science topics, such as comparative politics or international relations. Focusing here helps clarify the foundational ideas and theories that shape all subfields, making it a practical entry point for those seeking a broad understanding before moving on to more targeted areas of study.
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The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us about How and When This Crisis Will End
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The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource
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A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles
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The Principles of Communism
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Seeing Like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed
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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love
Theories of Nationalism: A Critical Introduction
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Organizing European Space
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The 48 Laws of Power
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The Wretched of the Earth
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Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution
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Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)
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The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom
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Environmentalism And Political Theory: Toward An Ecocentric Approach
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Sovereignty and its Discontents: On the Primacy of Conflict and the Structure of the Political
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Re-examining Liberation in Namibia
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Disrupting Political Science: Black Women Reimagining the Discipline
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Disrupting Political Science: Black Women Reimagining the Discipline
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Universal Foreigner: The Individual and the World
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Writing the Modern History of Iraq
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A Good Life on a Finite Earth: The Political Economy of Green Growth
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Soong Dynasty
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Original Zinn: Conversations on History and Politics
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