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Politics / Andrew Heywood.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Palgrave foundationsPublication details: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.Edition: 4th edDescription: xxii, 496 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780230363380 (pbk.)
  • 0230363385 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320 HEY
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Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 320 HEY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 39002100630574
Standard Loan Thurles Library Main Collection 320 HEY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 28/06/2023 30026000067750

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Now in its fourth edition, this hugely popular textbook has established itself as the number one introduction to Politics for students around the world. Systematically revised and updated, the book continues to offer a clear and comprehensive guide to the most important conceptual and theoretical issues in the study of Politics.Paying particular attention to the interdependence of domestic and world events in present day politics, this latest edition is once again the ideal text to recommend to students undertaking introductory modules across Politics and International Relations programmes. With numerous features such as case studies, controversies, key thinkers and concept boxes, it helps students of all levels develop their critical awareness as well as their own views.New to this Edition:- Systematically revised and updated to cover key political developments- New chapters on issues such as political economy and globalisation, multi-level politics, security, and global governance and world order- Attractive new full-colour page design

Includes bibliographical references (pages 460-475) and index (pages 476-496).

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • What is Politics?
  • Political Ideas and Ideologies
  • Politics and the State
  • Democracy and Legitimacy
  • Nations and Nationalism
  • Political Economy and Globalization
  • Politics, Society and Identity
  • Media and Political Culture
  • Representation, Elections and Voting
  • Parties and Party Systems
  • Groups, Interests and Movements
  • Governments, Systems and Regimes
  • Political Executives and Leadership
  • Assemblies
  • Constitutions, Law and Judges
  • Public Policy and Bureaucracies
  • Multilevel Politics
  • Security, War and Peace
  • World Order and Global Governance
  • Policy and Performance
  • Does Politics Matter?

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Andrew Heywood is the author of such bestselling texts as Global Politics, Political Ideologies and Political Theory, used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.

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