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Book SynopsisWith an unrivalled combination of exceptional clarity and analysis, this introduction to politics is the perfect text with which to begin your studies of the political world.
Trade ReviewExtremely well-written, fluid, and easily comprehensible... This book is a lot clearer than its competitors. * Cillian McGrattan, Ulster University *
A clearly written introduction to a complex subject that does not talk down to a student audience. * David Moon, University of Bath *
Dealing with contemporary issues and tensions, this book provides a very engaging introduction to the subject. * Edoardo Bressanelli, King's College London *
The authors' frequent references to particular states, international organizations, and non-state actors throughout certainly demonstrate its applicability to the real world. * Scott Fitzsimmons, University of Limerick *
Table of Contents1: Introduction: the nature of politics and political analysis 2: Politics and the State 3: Political Power, Authority, and the State 4: Democracy 5: Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes 6: Nations and Nationalism 7: The Ideal State 8: Ideologies 9: Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives 10: Institutions and States 11: Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism 12: Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators 13: Political Parties 14: Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance 15: The Media and Politics 16: Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism 17: Security and Insecurity 18: Governance and Organizations in Global Politics 19: Conclusion
