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Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations
Andrew Heywood
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Description for Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations
Paperback. This accessible guide to the major concepts in politics has now been revised and expanded to include over 60 international relations terms to take account of the increasing influence of globalization upon politics. Each concept is defined clearly and fully, and its significance for political understanding is explored. Series: Palgrave Key Concepts. Num Pages: 280 pages, 11 figures. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
Concepts have a particular importance for students of politics and international relations. Political argument often boils down to a struggle over the legitimate meaning of terms and enemies may argue, fight and even go to war, each claiming to be 'defending freedom', 'upholding democracy' or 'supporting justice'. The problem is that words such as 'freedom', 'democracy' and 'justice' have different meanings to different people, so that the concepts themselves come to seem problematic. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the major concepts encountered in political analysis. Each term is defined clearly and fully, and ... Read more
Concepts have a particular importance for students of politics and international relations. Political argument often boils down to a struggle over the legitimate meaning of terms and enemies may argue, fight and even go to war, each claiming to be 'defending freedom', 'upholding democracy' or 'supporting justice'. The problem is that words such as 'freedom', 'democracy' and 'justice' have different meanings to different people, so that the concepts themselves come to seem problematic. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the major concepts encountered in political analysis. Each term is defined clearly and fully, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Palgrave Key Concepts
Condition
New
Weight
428g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137489616
SKU
V9781137489616
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About Andrew Heywood
Andrew Heywood is the author of such bestselling texts as Politics, Global Politics, and Political Ideologies, used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.
Reviews for Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations
'Now even more comprehensive and accessible, the second edition of Key Concepts is an extremely useful reference book for students of politics.' - Jonathon Moses, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway 'This book manages to combine clarity, conciseness and accessibility with authority and reliability. It is an essential aid for any student of the subject.' - Wyn Grant, University ... Read more