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Fouad Sabry

Polity

Unlock the secrets of political organization with “Polity,” essential for those serious about understanding governance and policy. This exploration delves into political systems, structures, and institutions, offering insights into their roles in shaping our world.

1: Polity — Explore the essence of a polity and its significance in the political landscape.

2: Country — Understand a country as a political entity, focusing on development, recognition, and sovereignty.

3: Government — Learn about different government forms and their functions, including democratic and autocratic systems.

4: Politics — Examine political activities, processes, and how behavior influences governance.

5: State (Polity) — Analyze the state as a fundamental polity unit, its functions, powers, and relationships.

6: Sovereignty — Explore the principle of sovereignty, its evolution, and its role in state authority.

7: Thomas Hobbes — Discover Hobbes’ contributions to political theory, including his views on governance.

8: List of Sovereign States — Review sovereign states, understanding their recognition and roles globally.

9: International Relations — Investigate international relations, including diplomacy, conflict, and cooperation.

10: Federation — Learn about federal governance structures, their benefits, challenges, and impact on unity.

11: Authority — Explore authority within political systems, its legitimacy, and the balance of power.

12: Leviathan (Hobbes' Book) — Delve into “Leviathan,” examining its arguments on social contract theory.

13: State — Revisit the state, focusing on its role in maintaining order and providing public goods.

14: Negative Liberty — Understand negative liberty's implications for individual freedom in political discourse.

15: Insurgency — Analyze insurgency, its causes, consequences, and state responses.

16: Governance — Examine governance principles, including effectiveness and accountability in policy implementation.

17: Superstate — Explore the idea of a superstate, its benefits, challenges, and implications for sovereignty.

18: People — Consider the people's role in political systems, focusing on participation and representation.

19: Sovereign State — Reassess the sovereign state’s evolution and significance in modern politics.

20: Body Politic — Delve into the body politic metaphor, exploring how political entities function as a unit.

21: Quasi-State — Investigate quasi-states and their characteristics in the international system.

“Polity” is a vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. It blends historical and theoretical perspectives, equipping readers with the knowledge to navigate political systems. Deepen your understanding and enhance your expertise in political science with this essential guide.
312 printed pages
Original publication
2024
Publication year
2024
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