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What is political science?
What is political science?
Political science is the scientific study of politics, including systems of governance and power.
What are the subdisciplines of modern political science?
What are the subdisciplines of modern political science?
The subdisciplines of modern political science are comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
Contemporary political science started to take shape as a distinct field in the latter half of the 19th century.
What did political science begin to separate itself from?
What did political science begin to separate itself from?
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What was it uncommon for political science to be considered as?
What was it uncommon for political science to be considered as?
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What is the main reason why the early history of slavery in the Indian subcontinent is contested?
What is the main reason why the early history of slavery in the Indian subcontinent is contested?
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Who stated that slavery was banned within the Maurya Empire?
Who stated that slavery was banned within the Maurya Empire?
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During which period did slavery in India become a social institution?
During which period did slavery in India become a social institution?
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What were the obligations assigned to slaves and hired workers within the Maurya Empire?
What were the obligations assigned to slaves and hired workers within the Maurya Empire?
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Where were slaves from the Horn of Africa imported to serve?
Where were slaves from the Horn of Africa imported to serve?
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