Thread replies: 6
Thread images: 1
Thread images: 1
File: 20170513_BRM939_1.png (147KB, 1280x636px) Image search:
[Google]
147KB, 1280x636px
Alright /adv/isers
My friend has gotten involved in politics, except they've studied economics. Although they can see an overlap in knowledge, they're worried they'll lack any political science knowledge.
Does anyone on this lovely board on where to start reading to get a grasp of political science. Would be lovely if the books also had a UK twang to it.
Cheers
>>
Start with the Greeks
>>
>>18491985
You don't need to know anything about political science to be a good politician. A lot of politicians are or have been lawyers, doctors or bankers.
What you need is a good general education, a very good network, charisma, and flexible morals.
That said, good reading for all aspiring politicians includes "Il Principe" by Machiavelli, the orations of Cicero, and some general historical works because politicians don't get away with historical blunders.
>>
https://courseworks.columbia.edu/portal/site/POLSV1601_001_2017_1/page/32eb04a4-5812-41cd-be10-3f0e64c50e26
https://registrar.princeton.edu/course-offerings/course_details.xml?courseid=005354&term=1182
>>
>>18492856
The orations? No, read Cicero's De Republica and Leges.
Also be sure to read Eric Hoffer's The True Believer. You'll never look at politics the same way again: he shows you how dysfunctional politicians and adherents of mass movements are.
>>
Cheers you lot. I'll be sure to forward them your responses.
Thread posts: 6
Thread images: 1
Thread images: 1