Future of Political Science

Harold Dwight Lasswell

• Publisher: Paeroa House
• Year: 2026
• Topic: History
• eBook ISBN:
  9781779794611
• Subtopic: Military & Maritime History
• Index: History

In 1963, as America stood at the crossroads of revolutionary social change and emerging global tensions, one of the nation's most brilliant political minds dared to peer into the crystal ball of democratic governance. Harold Dwight Lasswell, the towering intellectual who revolutionized how we understand power and politics, delivered a prophetic vision that would challenge everything scholars and citizens thought they knew about the future of political science. This electrifying work captures Lasswell at the height of his analytical powers, weaving together behavioral psychology, technological innovation, and democratic theory into a tapestry of startling predictions and urgent warnings. Writing during the Kennedy era's optimistic ferment, Lasswell anticipated the digital revolution's impact on political communication, the rise of data-driven governance, and the psychological dimensions of modern political behavior with uncanny prescience. His exploration of how scientific methods would transform political analysis reads like a roadmap written decades ahead of its time. The atmosphere crackles with intellectual energy as Lasswell dissects the intersection of human nature and institutional power, revealing the hidden forces that would reshape American democracy in ways both inspiring and troubling. For today's readers navigating our polarized political landscape, Lasswell's insights offer an essential compass through the storms of contemporary governance. His groundbreaking synthesis of psychology and political science illuminates current debates about media manipulation, voter behavior, and the role of expertise in democratic decision-making. Whether you're a student of political science, a policy professional, or simply a concerned citizen seeking to understand the forces reshaping our democracy, this remarkable work provides the intellectual tools to decode the complex dynamics of modern political life and anticipate the challenges that lie ahead.

Table of contents

• Title page
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Preface
• 1 — Political Science Today
• 2 — Growth and Ambiguity
• 3 — The Basic Data Survey (I) Intelligence, Promoting, Prescribing
• 4 — The Basic Data Survey (II) Invoking, Applying, Appraising, Terminating
• 5 —Experimentation, Prototyping, Intervention
• 6 — Micromodeling
• 7 — Cultivation of Creativity (I)
• 8 — Cultivation of Creativity (II)
• 9 — Collaboration with Allied Professions
• 10 — Centers for Advanced Political Science
• 11 — Conclusion