Fourth Edition
Robert Garner, Peter Ferdinand, and Stephanie Lawson
April 2020
ISBN: 9780198820611
632 pages
Paperback
246x189mm
In Stock
Price: £42.99The only introductory textbook to bring together theory, comparative politics, and international relations, to provide the most comprehensive and global introduction to politics available.
The only introductory textbook to bring together theory, comparative politics, and international relations, to provide the most comprehensive and global introduction to politics available.
New to this edition
Robert Garner, Professor of Politics, University of Leicester, Peter Ferdinand, Emeritus Reader in Politics and International Relations, University of Warwick, and Stephanie Lawson, Professor of Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University
"All chapters are written in a clear and accessible style. The tone is just right, particularly for demonstrating to students what they should be aiming for in coursework." - Sr Matthew Denton, York St John University
"[On new Chapter 9] The chapter is an excellent introduction to non-Western approaches to politics, and to how Western political ideas have been received outside of Europe and North America." - Dr Phil Burton-Cartledge, University of Derby
"One of the best textbooks available. It provides an excellent introduction to the main topics in political science." - Dr Hamdy Hassan, Zayed University, UAE
Digital formats and resources
Introduction to Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Online resources accompany this text, and include a range of resources for both students and lecturers.
For
students:
- Learn more about the people behind the theory with the 'Key Thinkers' resource
- Test your understanding of the chapter content and receive instant feedback with self-marking multiple-choice questions
- Revise key terms and concepts with an online flashcard glossary
For registered lecturers:
- Encourage students to think critically with political scenario exercises
- Reinforce key themes from each chapter with suggested discussion questions for use in seminars
- Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for a lecture presentation, or as hand-outs in class
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Save time preparing assessments and seminars with a fully updated test bank of questions
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