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Start giftingIntroduction to Politics 4th Edition
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Learn moreCombining theory, comparative politics, and international relations, Introduction to Politics, Fourth Edition provides the most comprehensive introduction to the subject for first year undergraduate students, with the most global perspective.
Written by three experts in the field, this book takes a balanced approached to the subject, serving as a strong foundation for further study. Assuming no prior knowledge, the authors use an accessible yet analytical approach which encourages critical analysis and debate, helping students to develop the vital skills they need for future studies and employment.
The new edition has been fully updated with additional case studies and examples to help students to understand how key theories and principles apply in the context of real-world events. New to the fourth edition is a chapter on "Non-Western Approaches," which helps students to bring more diverse perspectives to their study of politics. Furthermore, additional coverage of populism has been included, to reflect current events and developments in discourse. This ensures that Introduction to Politics, Fourth Edition is the most contemporary, relevant, and essential guide for students new to the study of politics.
Peter Ferdinand is an Emeritus Reader in Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
Robert Garner is professor of politics at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
Stephanie Lawson has held politics and international relations chairs at the universities of East Anglia and Birmingham in the UK and at Macquarie University, Sydney. She is also senior research associate, Faculty of Humanities, at the University of Johannesburg and honorary professor with the Department of Pacific Affairs at Australian National University. She is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, a past president of the Australian Political Studies Association, and a former editor of the Australian Journal of International Affairs.
Corrie James has worked on both sides of the Atlantic in theater, radio, and audiobooks. She credits growing up listening to the BBC for her love of the spoken word. Her audiobooks include The Companion of Lady Holmeshire by Debra Brown and Remember Me by Trezza Azzopardi.