5 Questions
What does political science primarily deal with?
Systems of governance and power
Which are the three main sub-disciplines of modern political science?
Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
When did political science start to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
Latter half of the 19th century
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding the status of political science?
It being considered a distinct field from history
Which academic fields did political science begin to separate itself from in the late 19th century?
Political philosophy and history
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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