In Exploring Politics: A Concise Introduction , authors Gaspare M. Genna and Taeko Hiroi present a contemporary framework for understanding political science that moves beyond traditional, US-centric models. The text is structured to trace political activity as it scales from the individual level to local groups, national institutions, and finally, the international stage. The Evolution of Modern Political Analysis
(1st Edition, 2022) by Gaspare M. Genna and Taeko Hiroi is a 368-page textbook designed to simplify foundational political science for introductory courses. Published by CQ Press/SAGE Publications Exploring Politics A Concise Introduction Pdf
: This focuses on the institutions of government—such as parliaments, presidential systems, and courts—and how they manage domestic public policy. International Relations In Exploring Politics: A Concise Introduction , authors
Institutions and Actors in Politics
One of the first chapters in the book discussed the different types of political systems, including democracy, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism. Emma was fascinated to learn about the characteristics of each system and how they impacted the lives of citizens. She began to see that politics was not just about governments, but about the ways in which power was exercised and contested in society. Chapter 6: Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes
Individual and Group Level: The basics of political behavior and thought.