Introduction to political science
This course gives us an introductory view on the field of a political scientist. Political science is that part of the social sciences which focuses on collective decision-making. Most political scientists look at 'states'; areas with boundaries, inhabitants (citizens) and a sovereign government. The main questions addressed by political scientists are related to (1) the emergence and internal stability of states, (2) internal decision-making within democratically organized states and (3) cooperation and conflicts between states.