Now in its fourth edition this hugely popular textbook has established itself as the number one introduction to Politics for students around the world Systematically revised & updated the book continues to offer a clear & comprehensive guide to the most important conceptual & theoretical issues in the study of Politics Paying particular attention to the interdependence of domestic & world events in present day politics this latest edition is once again the ideal text to recommend to students undertaking introductory modules across Politics & International Relations programmes With numerous features such as case studies controversies key thinkers & concept boxes it helps students of all levels develop their critical awareness as well as their own views ...

' Compelling' Ian Mc Ewan ' Engrossing' Alan Johnson ' Essential' Robert Peston THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPolitics has changed For decades Britain was divided between Left & Right but united in its belief in a two-party state Now with nationalism resurgent & mainstream parties in turmoil stark new divisions define the country & the centre ground is deserted Nick Clegg witnessed this change from the inside Here he offers a frank account of his experiences & puts the case for a new politics based on reason & compromise He writes candidly about the tense st&-offs within government & the decision to enter coalition with the Conservatives in the first place He also lifts the lid on the arcane worlds of Westminster & Brussels the vested interests that suffocate reform as well as the achievements his party made despite them Whatever your political persuasion if you wish to understand politics in Britain today you cannot afford to ignore this book ...

' Politics & the English Language' is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style Style for Orwell was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics & to truth' All issues are political issues & politics itself is a mass of lies evasions folly hatred & schizophrenia When the general atmosphere is bad language must suffer' Language is a political issue & slovenly use of language & cliches make it easier for those in power to deliberately use misleading language to hide unpleasant political facts Bad English he believed was a vehicle for oppressive ideology & it is no accident that ' Politics & the English Language' was written after the close of World War II ...

Catastrophic events like the bombing of Hiroshima Hurricane Katrina s devastation of New Orleans & drone strikes periodically achieve renewed political significance as subsequent developments summon them back to public awareness But why & how do different conceptions of time inform & challenge these key events & the narratives they create? In this book Michael J Shapiro provides an approach to politics & time that unsettles official collective histories by introducing analyses of lived experience articulated in cinematic televisual musical & literary genres His investigation is framed by questions of our responsibility to acknowledge those victims of violence & catastrophe who have failed to rise above the threshold of public recognition Ultimately by focusing on time as an active force shaping our conception of political life we can deepen our understanding of complex political dynamics & improve the theories & methods we rely on to interpret them This bold & original book will be of interest to students & scholars of political theory cultural studies & cinema studies looking for a new perspective on the temporal aspects of political life ...

' Politics as a Vocation' examines what makes good political leaders & explores the effects of political action on modern societies On one level it summarizes the political scholarship of one of the founding fathers of social science On another it reflects practical concerns about the future of Germany after its defeat in World War I 100 pages Mc Clean Tom ...

The Politics of Design is a collection of visual examples from around the world using ideas from anthropology & sociology 192 pages Illustrations color Pater Ruben ...

In this provocative but balanced essay Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century He prompts us to consider why political systems evolve how politics offers both power & order in our society whether democracy is always a good thing & what future politics may have in the twenty-first century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

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