PSCI 1100 Lecture Notes - Steve York, Robert A. Dahl, Ideal Type
21 Nov 2012
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Pass workshops monday 10- 1130 (tb217) and 4- 530 (rb 3201) Politics- a process where people pursue collective goals and organize to deal with conflicts by means of government. Conflict is the driving force in politics; politics is about dealing with conflict, not necessarily resolving it. The study of politics- the study of the power struggle for the authority to make decisions for the public. The study of the constrained pursuit of iideals in the public sphere. Political power is the ability to determine or influence government officials. Fearic victory, a hard one victory that isn"t actually worth it. The ability of a to get b to do what a wishes. Or to get b to act in a manner contrary to bs interest. A force more powerful" steve a force more powerful" steve york. Comparative politics a comparative examination of political power struggles of government and societies in different countries all over the world.
