Political science

Political science

The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.

Contributors in Political Science

Political science

The deliberate infliction of extreme physical pain. For much of Western history, torture has been an accepted way of eliciting information, or compelling a confession or simply as punishment. It was ...

total war

Politics; Political Science

A war that threatens the very existence of a nation, and in which every available weapon is used. Also means a war in which all the economic resources of the nation are mobilized as part of the war ...

totalitarianism

Politics; Political Science

A system of government where the ruling authority extends its power over all aspects of society, and regulates every aspect of life. Totalitarian states maintain their existence by a combination of ...

toxic wastes

Politics; Political Science

Waste matter produced in industrial or technological processes that is harmful to humans and the environment.

Third World

Politics; Political Science

The impoverished or developing countries of the world, made up mostly of Asian, African, and South American countries.

trade union

Politics; Political Science

An organization of workers who do similar jobs. A trade union exists to take collective action on behalf of its members in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, etc. Trade ...

treason

Politics; Political Science

Betrayal of one's country. In the U.S. constitution treason is defined as making war against the U.S. (by a U.S. citizen) or by giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the U.S.