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Book Synopsis: Poli Sci Fi: An Introduction to Political Science through Science Fiction allows readers, students, and instructors to explore the multiple worlds of science fiction while gaining a firm grasp of core political science concepts. This carefully composed text is comprised of sixteen brief chapters, each of which takes a prominent science fiction film or television episode and uses it to explore fundamental components of political science. The book is designed to serve as a supplemental text for undergraduate political science courses, especially Introduction to Political Science. The structure and content of the volume is shaped around the organization and coverage of several leading texts in this area, and includes major parts devoted to theory and epistemology, political behavior, institutions, identity, states, and inter-state relations. Its emphasis on science fiction—and particularly on popular movies and television programs—speaks to the popularity of the genre as well as the growing understanding that popular culture can be an extraordinarily successful vehicle for communicating difficult yet foundational concepts, especially to introductory level college students.
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Poli Sci Fi: An Introduction to Political Science through Science Fiction is a revolutionary educational resource that combines the thrilling worlds of science fiction with the fundamental concepts of political science. Whether you're a student looking to expand your knowledge or an instructor searching for an innovative teaching tool, this carefully composed text is the perfect choice.
With its sixteen engaging chapters, Poli Sci Fi effectively utilizes prominent science fiction films and television episodes to explore essential components of political science. By delving into captivating stories, readers are able to grasp complex political concepts in a way that is both exciting and accessible. This book is particularly designed to complement undergraduate political science courses, making it an essential supplemental text for Introduction to Political Science.
Structured around leading texts in the field, Poli Sci Fi covers theory and epistemology, political behavior, institutions, identity, states, and inter-state relations. By using science fiction as its lens, this text not only provides a unique perspective but also taps into the popularity of the genre among students. We recognize that popular culture can serve as a powerful tool for conveying challenging ideas, especially to college students new to the subject.
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