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Record Nr.

UNINA9910827112403321

Autore

Van Geest Fred

Titolo

Introduction to political science : a Christian perspective / / Fred Van Geest

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Downers Grove, Illinois : , : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, , [2017]

©2017

ISBN

0-8308-9086-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Disciplina

261.7

Soggetti

Christianity and politics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foundational values and ideas for government -- What is government? why do we need it? key concepts in the study of politics -- What is a Christian government? should there be one? -- Political ideologies and values -- Institutions -- Structuring government: regime types and liberal democracy -- Structuring government: institutions that make government work -- Political parties, elections, and voting -- Interest groups and other forms of political participation -- Policy -- Funding government -- Social policy -- Economic policy -- Foreign policy and international relations -- Perspectives on international relations -- The United Nations, INGOs, and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable -- Church, state, and Shalom.

Sommario/riassunto

Christians are called to be informed about political science as they seek to be ambassadors for Christ in a diverse society. In this introductory textbook, Fred Van Geest presents a balanced Christian perspective on political science, providing a nonpartisan guide to the key concepts, institutions, and policies that shape politics today.