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What does political science primarily deal with?
What does political science primarily deal with?
- Environmental studies
- Systems of governance and power (correct)
- Cultural anthropology
- Economic theories
Which are the three main sub-disciplines of modern political science?
Which are the three main sub-disciplines of modern political science?
- Economic policy, environmental studies, and sociology
- Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
- Cultural anthropology, public administration, and history
- Legal studies, philosophy, and psychology
When did political science start to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
When did political science start to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
- Ancient times
- Middle Ages
- Early 20th century
- Latter half of the 19th century (correct)
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding the status of political science?
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding the status of political science?
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Which academic fields did political science begin to separate itself from in the late 19th century?
Which academic fields did political science begin to separate itself from in the late 19th century?
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Study Notes
Branches of Political Science
- Political science primarily deals with the study of governments, political processes, and the analysis of political behavior and activities.
Sub-Disciplines of Political Science
- The three main sub-disciplines of modern political science are: • Comparative Politics • International Relations • Political Theory
History of Political Science
- Political science started to separate itself from political philosophy and history in the late 19th century.
- In the late 19th century, it was uncommon for political science to be considered a separate academic discipline.
- During this period, political science began to separate itself from academic fields such as philosophy, history, and economics.
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