Explaining politics : culture, institutions, and political behavior / Oliver H. Woshinsky.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-368) and index.

Preface Introduction: Personality and Environment Part I: Culture and Politics Chapter 1 The Impact of Culture Chapter 2 Cultures and Conflict Chapter 3 Politics and Cooperation Chapter 4 The Diversity of Political Culture Chapter 5 The Origins and Persistence of Political Culture Part II: Individuals in Politics Chapter 6 Who Becomes Political? Who Doesn't? Chapter 7 Citizen Voting Behavior Chapter 8 The Beliefs of Political Activists Chapter 9 Political Ideologies and Post-Industrial Values Part III: Institutions and Systems in Politics Chapter 10 Institutions and Behavior: The Impact of Voting Systems Chapter 11 Institutions and Leadership: A Comparison of Parliamentary and Presidential Systems Chapter 12 Institutions and the Balance of Power Chapter 13 The Impact of Parties on Political Behavior Chapter 14 How the Media Structure Politics Chapter 15 The Personality of Political Leaders Chapter 16 The Impact of Globalization: Democracy, Anarchy, or ...?

This unique text offers a comprehensive overview of who participates in politics and why, how social and political institutions shape that involvement, and, ultimately, what form citizen political participation takes. Drawing on a multitude of factors to explain politics and political behaviour, Woshinsky shows that political outcomes depend on a complex interplay between individuals and their environment. Psychology, personality, and ideology, together with culture, institutions, and social context shape political behaviour. Explaining Politics offers a wealth of comparative examples and practical applications through a lively and engaging narrative. Show more Show less