Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Oxymoron, Greenpeace
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Political science = study of politics within nation-state or countries. Distinguishing quality absence of overall government state of nature. Aim to achieve order in world without government (dollar auction game) Ir creates international system which takes many forms. Empire system of countries in which one country dominates (i. e. roman empire) Nation-state system= westphalian arrangement (emerges out of agreement) All try to provide meaning to life and security. States relate to each through diplomacy (negotiation of differences), international law & international organizations (public-igo: united nations) Westphalia takes three forms=multipolar (distribution of power between 4-5 countries), bipolar (two countries: