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Politics
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The Fifth Edition Of This Seminal Textbook By Bestselling Author Andrew Heywood Continues To Lead The Way In Providing A Comprehensive And Authoritative Introduction To Politics. Renowned For Its Engaging And Accessible Style, This Book Helps Students To Understand The Discipline'S Foundational Concepts And Theories And Use These To Make Sense Of Its Key Subfields, From Elections And Voting To Security And Global Governance. Systematically Revised And Updated Throughout, It Also Uses A Range Of Triedandtested Pedagogical Features To Draw Links Between Different Standpoints And Help Make Contemporary Institutions, Events And Developments Come To Life.Drawing On A Wide Range Of International Examples, This Text Is The Ideal Choice For Lecturers Around The World. Carefully Designed And Written To Map Onto The Way The Subject Is Introduced At Degree Level, It Remains The Goto Text For Undergraduate Introductory And Comparative Politics Courses. Furthermore, It Can Also Be Used As Precourse Reading Or As A Point Of Reference Throughout Politics Degrees, Majors Or Minors.New To This Edition: Restructured And Revised To Reflect The Decline Of Democracy And The Rise Of Populism And Authoritarianism In Different Parts Of The World New Politics In Action Features Reflect The Latest Political Developments Including 'Trump'S Triumph: Politics As Polarization'; 'South Africa: A Oneparty State?'; And 'North Korea: A Rogue Nuclear Power?' Discusses The Transformation Of The Media Landscape, Assessing The Advent And Impact Of Social Media And 'Fake News' New And Improved Text Design Reflecting The Book'S Contemporary And Engaging Coverage Accompanied By A Brand New Website, Featuring A Flashcard Glossary, Additional Cases, Interactive Simulations And Weblinks For Students, Powerpoint Slides For Lecturers, A Testbank And A Guide To Using The Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of the book 'Politics' by Andrew Heywood? A: The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of politics, covering foundational concepts, theories, and key subfields such as elections, voting, security, and global governance.
- Q: What updates are included in the fifth edition of 'Politics'? A: The fifth edition includes revisions reflecting the decline of democracy, the rise of populism, new 'Politics in Action' features discussing contemporary political events, and an updated design for better readability.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for undergraduate courses? A: Yes, it is designed specifically for undergraduate introductory and comparative politics courses, making it an ideal choice for students and lecturers alike.
- Q: What additional resources are available for this textbook? A: Accompanying online resources include a flashcard glossary, interactive simulations, PowerPoint slides for lecturers, and a test bank, all accessible at no extra cost.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Politics'? A: The author is Andrew Heywood, a best-selling writer known for his engaging and accessible style in political literature.
- Q: When was the fifth edition of 'Politics' published? A: The fifth edition was published on April 1, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this textbook? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Politics' contain? A: The textbook contains a total of 502 pages.
- Q: What topics are included in the new 'Politics in Action' features? A: The new features cover topics such as Trump's presidency, the political landscape in South Africa, and North Korea's status as a nuclear power.
- Q: Can this book be used for pre-course reading? A: Yes, it can be used as pre-course reading or as a reference throughout politics degrees, majors, or minors.