Introduction to Politics - Softcover

Garner, Robert; Ferdinand, Peter; Lawson, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199231338 ISBN 13: 9780199231331

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008

Synopsis

Introduction to Politics brings together an expert team of authors to produce the definitive introductory politics textbook. The book's broad coverage includes concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and international relations, making this an ideal text for politics modules. Each section is written by an expert in the field. This is an intellectually stimulating, yet accessible, introduction to the subject, which reflects the realities of current global politics. The book avoids focus on Western democracies and assumptions of liberal democratic supremacy, instead illustrating points by using examples from a wide range of countries. Further, it moves beyond a descriptive account of the subject; througout the text, students are introduced to the debates and inherent complexities of the topics covered. Introduction to Politics' analytical approach will challenge students, rather than providing them with one definite line of argument. Introduction to Politics is accompanied by an innovative Online Resource Centre, which includes: For students: Multiple choice questions Expanded case studies from the book with embedded video links to relevant news articles, web video and research Flashcard glossary Further information on key thinkers Web links Political scenario activities Additional case study on the role of the Internet in politics For registered adopters of the text: Summary of each chapter Discussion points based on each chapter PowerPoint slides

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Review

This book provides authoritative and accessible coverage of the three main building blocks of the modern study of politics. (Professor Wyn Grant, University of Warwick)

Introduction to Politics is an outstanding textbook... I found it to be perfectly tuned to our students. Unlike many introductory books, it nicely balances political theory, comparative politics and international relations [and] combines history, theory and empirical data in just the right measures...Overall, an outstanding text that will serve teachers and students in the UK, North America and more widely, well. (Dr Anthony F. Lang, University of St Andrews)

A tour de force of relevant and important information woven into a contemporary framework. (Ken Duckett, University of Kent)

An absolute must for anyone interested in politics. It achieves the invaluable task of successfully demonstrating the pervasiveness of politics and will get all readers thinking politically... An invigorating back-to-basics read that reminded me why I first got interested in politics. (Dr Liam Weeks, University College, Cork)

A first class introduction to the study of politics that is informed, incisive and accessible. (Gillian Peele, University of Oxford)

Synopsis

Introduction to Politics brings together an expert team of authors to produce the definitive introductory politics textbook. The book is divided into three sections, reflecting the areas of expertise of each of the three authors: concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and International Relations. This is an intellectually stimulating, yet accessible, introduction to the subject, which reflects the realities of current global politics. The book moves beyond a descriptive account of the subject; instead, students are introduced to the debates and inherent complexities of the topics covered. The book's analytical approach will challenge students, rather than providing them with one definite line of argument. The book avoids a focus on Western democracies and assumptions of liberal democratic supremacy, instead illustrating points by using examples from a wide range of countries. Further, a third of the book is dedicated to international relations, and throughout, the book considers transnational factors and forces.

Introduction to Politics is accompanied by an innovative Online Resource Centre, which includes: For Students: Multiple-choice questions Flashcard glossary Further information on key thinkers Web links For Lecturers: Expanded case studies from the book with embedded links to relevant news articles, web video, and research Role-play activities PowerPoint slides Discussion questions

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199231338
• ISBN 13: 9780199231331
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 560