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Autore |
Van Geest Fred |
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Introduction to political science : a Christian perspective / / Fred Van Geest |
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Downers Grove, Illinois : , : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, , [2017] |
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©2017 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Christianity and politics |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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