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Combining theory, comparative politics, and international relations Introduction to Politics, provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject for first year undergraduate students. As the only introductory text to cover both comparative politics and international relations, it is the most authoritative and global introductory politics textbook on the market. Written by three experts in the field, this book takes a balanced approach 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 skills that will be vital to their future studies and employment. The new edition has been fully updated with additional up-to-date case studies and examples to help students relate their studies to real-world events. The fifth edition includes coverage of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global politics; provides an overview of Russia's imperial history, and the political economy of sanctions; a new section on decolonising political thinking; and additional examples from Non-Western settings throughout the text. This ensures that ntroduction to Politics 5e is the most comprehensive, global, and essential guide for students new to the study of Politics. The fifth edition includes a wealth of embedded digital resources, which are accessible through the enhanced e-book. These include: - Multiple-choice questions for every section, designed to reinforce your understanding of key points through frequent and cumulative revision, and to assist with independent self-study - Political scenarios which encourage you to apply your learning to a practical case to see how the content of the text can be reflected in real life. - A library of web links to relevant blogs, debates, and videos, to help explore your research interests and take your learning further - Videos of news reports, speeches, analysis, and key events help bring theories and concepts to life, exploring issues such as 'are Western values still relevant?' and 'Will China Become the Centre of the World Economy?' - An interactive flashcard glossary to test your knowledge and understanding of each chapter's key terms Teaching resources for adopting lecturers include: - Customisable PowerPoint slides that can be adapted for use in lectures - Discussion questions that lecturers can use to engage their students, based on the content of each chapter - A bank of questions for lecturers to use to test students' understanding of key concepts covered in the chapters
Combining 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.
The only introductory textbook to combine theory, comparative politics, and international relations to provide the most comprehensive and global introduction to politics available. Authored by a trio of subject experts, this market-leading introduction to politics brings together political theory, comparative politics, and international relations to offer a unique and complete overview of the subject. Key features - Combines concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and international relations into one volume, to provide a fully comprehensive introduction for undergraduates. - Includes a wide range of contemporary and historical case studies from across the globe, helping to contextualise the material for students. - The book moves beyond a descriptive narrative, taking an analytical approach that ensures students are challenged to form their own ideas and develop their own perspectives. - Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support. New to this edition - A brand new chapter on politics in the Anthropocene, covers the climate emergency, the emergence of green theories, and climate justice. - Extensive updates reflect recent political developments including President Trump's second term and its emerging impact on global order, the trajectory of China as a world power, and the war in Gaza. - With a focus on real-world issues and an extensive range of thought-provoking case studies, Issues in Political Theory provides the clearest, most engaging introduction to political theory and how it is applied to address the most important issues confronting the world today. - New case studies include coverage of the suffragette movement, the UN Security Council's role in the war in Ukraine, the global indigenous rights movement, and Libya as a failed state. - Updated interactive resources, available via the enhanced e-book and Politics Trove, include new self-test questions to consolidate learning and build confidence, and political scenarios which encourage students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. Digital formats and resources The sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: The e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, along with multiple-choice questions, political scenarios, video content, chapter flashcard glossaries, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
With an unrivalled combination of exceptional clarity and intelligent analysis, Politics is the perfect introduction to political studies. Written especially for undergraduate students, this is the only introduction to politics to combine genuine accessibility and an analytical approach, encouraging critical study and engaged debate right from the outset of a university course. Alongside comprehensive coverage of concepts, approaches, and ideologies, the book features chapters on all crucial elements of political studies, from institutions and states to security, political economy, civil society and the media, making it an ideal text for a broad range of modules. Current debates and key developments in contemporary politics are taken into account, with coverage of the rise of populism, Brexit, and the Trump presidency, as well as a broad range of international case studies and examples. Politics also features a lively and accessible design and a range of helpful learning features throughout, including key points, case studies, key debates, key thinkers, key quotes, and questions. The book is also fully supported by online resources to help students take their learning further. For students: - Test your knowledge of the chapters and receive instant feedback with online multiple choice questions. - Take your learning further with relevant web links to reliable online content. - Revise key terms and concepts from the text with a digital flashcard glossary. - Learn more about key thinkers' ideas and backgrounds. For registered lecturers: - Reinforce key themes from each chapter with suggested seminar and essay questions. - Incorporate active learning into your seminars with political scenarios, discussion questions, and teaching notes. - Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as hand-outs in class. - Assess students' learning with a ready-made test bank, which can be customized to suit your needs.
From the author of Poldark, the bestselling book and hit television series.When the beautiful young daughter of a prominent gentleman is found dead the coroner is naturally reluctant to bring a verdict of suicide. Were there murderous intentions behind this mysterious death?Between Goa, India, Oxford, and London, Winston Graham introduces an absorbing cast of characters: Stephanie, a happy young woman with a brilliant future; Errol Colton, her worldly lover; James, her father, a man of courage and determination who will fight for justice even if it costs him his life; and Nari, a young Indian blackmailed into degradation.When Stephanie discovers that Errol is not at all what she believed him to be, she must make a choice about what to do with his secret. If someone finds out that she knows, her life, as well as her lover's, will be at risk . . .
For as long as I can remember, both families have spend the first Tuesday-Friday in July at Nick, Natalie (My godmother), and Nate's (My godfather) beach house in Anderson Cove, California It is truly something that I look forward to every summer With this said, I am looking forward to tomorrow
Floral Journal With Her Name On ItIsn't that adorable?For those who like having personalised items in their life. Hint: this notebook makes a lovely gift...Features: Wide ruled. 110 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches. Soft cover.
Teie ees on Orchard Valley, kus pere teab alati kõige paremini, mida teil vaja on, ja kus neli naist leiavad armastuse.Stephanie Bloomfield sõidab koju Oregoni Orchard Valleysse. Tema isal oli südameinfarkt ja kõik kolm õde üritavad kiiremas korras haigevoodi äärde jõuda. Õnneks on isa Steffie pärale jõudmise ajaks juba paranemise teel.Kuid Steffiel on ka muid muresid. Kolme aasta eest põgenes ta Orchard Valleyst, kuna armastatud mees, ajakirjanik Charles Tomaselli, oli ta alandaval moel endast eemale tõuganud. Steffie teab, et meest vältida ei õnnestu...Ei lähegi kaua aega, kui Steffie ja Charles on sunnitud meelde tuletama vanu lahinguid ja - uuendama endisi tundeid. Charlesi pärast Steffie lahkus - kas seekord annab mees põhjuse jääda?
