Politics

Palgrave Macmillan

2013

xxii, 496 pages

Palgrave foundations

9780230363373

1 What is Politics? 2 Political Ideas and Ideologies 3 Politics and the State 4 Democracy and Legitimacy 5 Nations and Nationalism 6 Political Economy and Globalization 7 Politics, Society and Identity 8 Political Culture and the Media 9 Representation, Elections and Voting 10 Parties and Party Systems 11 Groups, Interests and Movements 12 Governments, Systems and Regimes13 Political Executives and Leadership 14 Assemblies 15 Constitutions, Law and Judges 16 Public Policy and the Bureaucracy 17 Multilevel Politics 18 Security: Domestic and International 19 World Order and Global Governance 20 A Crisis in Politics?

"Now in its fourth edition, this hugely popular textbook has established itself as the number one introduction to Politics for students around the world. Systematically revised and updated, the book continues to offer a clear and comprehensive guide to the most important conceptual and theoretical issues in the study of Politics. Paying particular attention to the interdependence of domestic and world events in present day politics, this latest edition is once again the ideal text to recommend to students undertaking introductory modules across Politics and International Relations programmes. With numerous features such as case studies, controversies, key thinkers and concept boxes, it helps students of all levels develop their critical awareness as well as their own views."--Publisher's description

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