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Gulliver's interview. (teaching political science with Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels')

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From: PS: Political Science & Politics
Date: 19980601
Author:Connor, George E.

Teaching political science can be facilitated with the reading of Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels.' The novel's protagonist, who goes through a series of adventures and experiences in places with distinct principles of governance, can encourage discussions on public administration, the development of civil service as well as expound on theories of representation or political candidate recruitment. Gulliver's travels can also shed light on the nuances of international affairs.

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