Politics (Palgrave Foundations) - Softcover

Heywood, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333645103 ISBN 13: 9780333645109

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1997

Synopsis

'A really excellent text...An outstanding success.' - Gerry Stoker, Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde 'An admirable text for any course designed to introduce students to political science...it is written throughout with enviable clarity. Important and difficult terms are explained particularly well and the author consistently presents different and rival interpretations and definitions in a balanced manner.' - John Greenaway, Lecturer in Politics, University of East Anglia 'I can't really imagine a book of this scope being done better...a remarkable achievement to cover so much and with such concision' - Chris Brown, Professor of Politics, University of Southampton Politics is a fascinating and exciting subject; but it is also a huge one, covering areas as different as comparative government, political philosophy, international relations, political economy and so on. Politics is a new kind of textbook. Stimulating, succinct and accessible, it offers a truly comprehensive introduction to the study of politics, written from an international perspective. Key concepts and the ideas of major thinkers are clearly explained and cross-referenced throughout, together with an analysis of important debates and a full glossary of political terms.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrew Heywood is Course Director for Politics and Director of Studies, Orpington College.

Review:

'Andrew Heywood is to be congratulated for making first year politics teaching in UK universities so much easier!' - Dr David Baker, University of Warwick 'In addition to Heywood's accessible style of writing, the book certainly benefits from many of the pedagogical features incorporated into the text. The sets of questions, outlining of key concepts, mini biographical profiles of specific philosophers and important people, focus boxes, diagrammatic representations and suggestions for further reading are all valuable, informative features and aide-memoires.' - Dr Jacqui Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK 'I have enjoyed using Politics and find it a font of knowledge at my finger tips.' - Dr Rae Nicholl, University of South Pacific, Fiji 'Overall, Politics offers a thorough and solid overview of the essential material for an introduction to political science or comparative politics.' - Professor Joel D. Wolfe, University of Cincinnati, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0333645103
• ISBN 13: 9780333645109
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448