Political Science

Political Science: A Global Perspective is a new, advanced-level introduction to political science from the internationally renowned, award-winning team behind the International Encyclopaedia of Political Science. With breath-taking scope, and moving beyond the mainstream 'traditional' approach, Political Science: A Global Perspective is a progressive account of the increasing interrelationships and interactions of different levels of politics, from the individual and local, to the national and international, in today's "glocalized" world. Key features: Systematically guides the reader through all key areas of political science: origins, methodological foundations, key topics, and current issues in a series of short, incisive chapters Takes an international and pluralist perspective with all issues explored in a comparative way related to different cultural and historical contexts Learning features including boxed descriptions of major concepts, further reading and self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter. Political Science: A Global Perspective is the prefect introduction for postgraduates who are new to political science, as well as upper-level undergraduates looking to broaden and deepen their understanding of core topics.