The Second Edition offers a holistic view of political science by dedicating one chapter to each area of study within the discipline, allowing readers to sample what the major has to offer and come away with a basic understanding of how politics affects their everyday lives. Also available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Learn more about 978-1-0718-4456-4, Political Science Today - Vantage Learning Platform, Second Edition.