Political Studies or Political Science, as it is more commonly known, is one of the newest and fastest growing disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences. From a period in the early 1960s when there were few departments of political science, the discipline has expanded to the point where reputable universities must contain Political Studies departments. The growth of Political Studies can be largely attributed to its subject matter: politics. Political Studies examines politics, government and political ideas, themes which concern the every day life of ordinary citizens as well as scholars, bureaucrats and politicians. The breadth of the subject means that Political Studies is a highly pluralistic discipline. Political Studies touches on political history, political philosophy, political sociology, political economy, political geography and political anthropology. The discipline is linked by a common effort to understand the vast field of politics and government. (more...) Faculty Derek Cook Office: AE195 Phone: (250)828-5244 e-Mail: decook@tru.ca Nick Gammer, Assistant Professor Office:  AE331 Phone:  371-5523 e-Mail ngammer@tru.ca Terry Kading, Assistant Professor Office: AE331 Phone: (250)371-5523 e-Mail: tkading@tru.ca Ray Pillar Office:  OM1155 Phone:  828-5250 e-Mail:  rpillar@tru.ca Courses Other Political Studies Links For information about the department contact the Chair, Michael Gorman, by e-mail at mgorman@tru.ca or by phone at 1-250-828-5399.

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