Introduction to Politics

Introduction to Politics

Introduction to Politics

Introduction to Politics

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Overview

Combining theory, comparative politics and international relations, Introduction to Politics, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive introduction to the subject for first year undergraduate students, with the most global perspective.

Written by three experts in the field, this book takes a balanced approached to the subject, serving as a strong foundation for further study. Assuming no prior knowledge, the authors use an accessible yet analytical approach which encourages critical analysis and debate, helping students to develop the vital skills they need for future studies and employment.

The new edition has been fully updated with additional case studies and examples to help students to understand how key theories and principles apply in the context of real-world events. New to the fourth edition is a chapter on 'Non-Western Approaches', which helps students to bring more diverse perspectives to their study of politics. Furthermore, additional coverage of populism has been included, to reflect current events and developments in discourse. This ensures that Introduction to Politics, Fourth Edition is the most contemporary, relevant and essential guide for students new to the study of politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780198820611
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 05/13/2020
Edition description: 4th ed.
Pages: 632
Product dimensions: 9.60(w) x 7.40(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Robert Garner is Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.

Peter Ferdinand is an Emeritus Reader in Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.

Stephanie Lawson is Honorary Professor of Politics and International Studies at Macquarie University, Honorary Professor of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University, and Senior Research Associate, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political AnalysisPart 1: Concepts and Ideologies2. Politics and the State3. Political Power, Authority, and the State4. Democracy and Political Obligation5. Freedom and Justice6. Traditional Ideologies7. Challenges to the Dominant IdeologiesPart 2: Comparative Politics8. Institutions and States9. Political Culture and Non-Western Political Ideas10. Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism11. Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators12. Political Parties13. Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance14. Civil Society, Interest Groups, and the Media15. Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian RegimesPart 3: Global Politics16. Introducing Global Politics17. Traditional Theories in Global Politics18. Critical Approaches to Global Politics19. Security and Insecurity20. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy21. International Organizations in Global Politics22. Global Political Economy23. Conclusion: Towards a Globalizing, Post-Western-Dominated World
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