The politics and IR companion
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The politics and IR companion
（Macmillan education）
Palgrave, c2018
2nd ed
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This succinct but comprehensive textbook leads students through the various aspects of their politics and IR degree. It includes a clear overview of the issues, theories, methods and controversies with which scholars across the discipline have engaged alongside guidance on research and study skills such as critical thinking, distinguishing facts from values and academic reading. Furthermore, it helps students to prepare for a career and a lifetime's interest and involvement in politics.
From pre-course reading, to core text on introductory politics and IR modules, to handy reference guide across a degree program, this Companion provides a one-stop resource, packed with tips for succeeding at university and beyond. Drawing on a wide range of international examples and written accessibly with no expectation of prior familiarity with the subject it will appeal to students across the world.
New to this Edition:
- Thoroughly revised and updated with the help of new co-author Simon Lightfoot
- Coverage of International Relations and Political Economy has been significantly expanded to reflect the ever-changing nature of degree programmes in Political Science
- Sections on study skills have been extended and linked more specifically to the demands of Politics and IR
Table of Contents
PART I: WHAT IS POLITICS
AND WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS?
PART II: THE STUDY OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Section One: The Evolution of the Study and Practice of Politics
Section Two: Modern Political Science and Political Ideas
Section Three: International Relations: Politics beyond the water's edge
Section Four: Globalization
PART III: YOUR DEGREE, STUDY SKILLS, METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH-LED EMPLOYABILITY
Section One: What to expect from your politics or international relations course
Section Two: Study Skills
Section Three: Methodology
Section Four: Research Led Employability
PART IV: KEY POLITICAL TERMS AND CONCEPTS
PART V: KEY THINKERS.
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