Introduction to political science : a Christian perspective / / Fred Van Geest
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| Autore: |
Van Geest Fred
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| Titolo: |
Introduction to political science : a Christian perspective / / Fred Van Geest
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| Pubblicazione: | Downers Grove, Illinois : , : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, , [2017] |
| ©2017 | |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource |
| Disciplina: | 261.7 |
| Soggetto topico: | Christianity and politics |
| 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Introduction to political science |
| ISBN: | 0-8308-9086-6 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910827112403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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