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What is the main topic of Chapter 2?
What is the main topic of Chapter 2?
What is the primary focus of the class?
What is the primary focus of the class?
What is the significance of the end of bipolarity?
What is the significance of the end of bipolarity?
What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?
What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?
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What fields are considered as the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
What fields are considered as the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
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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?
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What is the primary focus of political science as a social science?
What is the primary focus of political science as a social science?
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What was the relationship between political science and history in the late 19th century?
What was the relationship between political science and history in the late 19th century?
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Study Notes
Chapter 2 Overview
- The main topic of Chapter 2 is the evolution of political science as a distinct field.
Modern Political Science
- The primary focus of the class is on understanding modern political science.
- The significance of the end of bipolarity is a key aspect of modern political science.
- Modern political science consists of three sub-disciplines:
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Political theory
Historical Background
- The fields ofphilosophy, history, and economics are considered as the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science.
- Contemporary political science started to take shape as a distinct field in the late 19th century.
Political Science as a Social Science
- The primary focus of political science as a social science is on understanding the Allocation of power and resources.
- In the late 19th century, political science was closely related to history, with many historians making significant contributions to the field of political science.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 and the significance of the end of bipolarity in this class quiz for students. Explore the main topics and primary focus of the class in this quiz.