Introduction to Politics - Softcover

Garner, Robert; Ferdinand, Peter; Lawson, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199605726 ISBN 13: 9780199605729

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2012

Synopsis

Introduction to Politics reflects the realities of contemporary global politics by bringing together the theory, comparative politics and international relations content that students need, and contextualising this material with a wide range of international examples. It also brings together three authors, experts in their fields, each writing one section. The material is explored in an accessible way for introductory study, but encourages more critical study and debate, which is vital for anybody embarking on a politics degree. The authors take a balanced approach to the subject, which will serve as a strong foundation for further study.

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

About this title

About the Author

Robert Garner is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Leicester and author of Animals, Politics and Morality: Environmental Politics.

Robert Ash is Chiang Ching-kuo Professor of Taiwan Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, where he taught in the Department of Economics since 1975.
Peter Ferdinand has BA and DPhil degrees from Oxford and an MSc (Economics) from the London School of Economics.
Brian Hook is currently an Emeritus Leverhulme Fellow, Visiting Professor at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Hull, Honorary Research Fellow in the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong.
Robin Porter holds BA and MA degrees in International Relations and in Chinese History from McGill University, Montreal, and a Ph.D. in Modern Chinese History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
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Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199605726
• ISBN 13: 9780199605729
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 560