10 Questions
What is the main task of this chapter?
To describe the state of the discipline
Why do we care about politics?
Because it has consequences in the larger world
What is Lasswell's definition of politics?
Who gets what, when, how
How does Lowi interpret Lasswell's definition of politics?
Lowi expands on Lasswell's definition
What would the study of politics be if it carried no consequences?
A purely aesthetic exercise
What is the mission of political science?
To describe the state of the discipline.
According to Lasswell, what is the most oft-cited definition of politics?
"Who gets what, when, how."
Why does politics matter?
Because it has consequences and makes a material difference in the larger world.
How does Lowi interpret Lasswell's definition of politics?
Broadly construed as 'who gets what, when and how'.
What is the difference between 'why politics matters' and 'what politics is'?
The former refers to the consequences and material difference made by politics, while the latter refers to the definition or nature of politics.
Test your knowledge about the mission and definition of political science with this quiz. Explore the main tasks and state of the discipline, while gaining insights into the concept of "who gets what, when, how."
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