Theories of politics. Methodological principles

What is politics in theory and how does it differ from politics in everyday, real life? Can scientific knowledge about politics be applied in practice? What difficulties arise in this process and how do politicians themselves relate to the developed theoretical toolkit? All these questions are carefully analyzed in this book, which can serve as a desktop reference for both novice politicians and professional politicians, and primarily for political scientists. Various theoretical models are presented here, touching on the philosophical aspects of governance and power, and approaches to explaining what politics and theory are, and how they intersect. This book is for anyone studying or interested in political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, and politics.