Politics
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Politics
(Palgrave foundations)
Palgrave Macmillan, 2013
4th ed
- : pbk
- : hardback
Available at 33 libraries
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Note
Previous ed.: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007
Includes bibliographical references (p. 460-475) and index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: hardback ISBN 9780230363373
Description
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.
Table of Contents
What is Politics?.- Political Ideas and Ideologies.- Politics and the State.- Democracy and Legitimacy.- Nations and Nationalism.- Political Economy and Globalization.- Politics, Society and Identity.- Political Culture and the Media.- Representation, Elections and Voting.- Parties and Party Systems.- Groups, Interests and Movements.- Governments, Systems and Regimes.- Political Executives and Leadership.- Assemblies.- Constitutions, Law and Judges.- Public Policy and the Bureaucracy.- Multilevel Politics.- Security: Domestic and International.- World Order and Global Governance.- A Crisis in Politics?.
- Volume
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: pbk ISBN 9780230363380
Description
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.
New to this Edition:
- Systematically revised and updated to cover key political developments
- New chapters on issues such as political economy and globalisation, multi-level politics, security, and global governance and world order
- Attractive new full-colour page design
Table of Contents
What is Politics?
Political Ideas and Ideologies
Politics and the State
Democracy and Legitimacy
Nations and Nationalism
Political Economy and Globalization
Politics, Society and Identity
Political Culture and the Media
Representation, Elections and Voting
Parties and Party Systems
Groups, Interests and Movements
Governments, Systems and Regimes
Political Executives and Leadership
Assemblies
Constitutions, Law and Judges
Public Policy and the Bureaucracy
Multilevel Politics
Security: Domestic and International
World Order and Global Governance
A Crisis in Politics?
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