(Paperback, 7th edition)

A short but comprehensive textbook for students of British politics which interprets changes over the last thirty years and analyses institutions within the context of British society and economics. -- .

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

Political issues in Ireland today addresses the important current topics in Irish politics. Readers will find it a valuable resource on the important policy debates and for evaluating major social changes. -- .

(Paperback)

Introduction - Don Maclver; Part 1: Challenges to the state; 1. Security - Graeme Herd; 2. Democratisation - Lloyd Pettiford; 3. Ethnic conflict - Daniele Conversi; 4. Refugees - Sita Bali; 5. Terrorism - Jonathan Gorry; Part 2: Ethical and normative issues; 6. International morality - David Morrice; 7.

(Paperback)

An essential introduction to American economic history from 1929 to the present. -- .

(Paperback)

Aiming to provide a balanced introduction to the defining features of contemporary American society, this text includes the ways in which the US can be considered "exceptional" - the character of the "American dream", the role of ethnicity and race and the differences between the regions.

(Paperback, 6th edition)

Short, yet comprehensive. Completely up to date. Great value for money textbook by two established scholars .

(Hardback, 6th edition)

Aims to condense the complexities of British politics into a short manageable form for students at A/S level and above. This book is suitable for those wishing to quickly acquire a good working knowledge of how the British political system works and has changed over the decades.

(Paperback)

This book breaks new ground in challenging the established status of the Scandinavian countries as consensual democracies -- .

(Hardback)

This book breaks new ground in challenging the established status of the Scandinavian countries as consensual democracies -- .

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Devolution in Britain today provides a comprehensive analysis of both the historical development and current state of devolved government. The book is written in a clear and accessible style for students either encountering devolution for the first time or for those who need to explore the subject area in greater detail. -- .

(Paperback)

This book provides the reader with short, authoritative explanations and definitions of key terms, institutions, offices of state, political events, processes and policies as well as biographies of well known politicians, political thinkers, movements and theorists. It is the ideal instant reference book on British politics. -- .

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

A comprehensive reference book for anyone interested in Britiush politics, covering modern history, institutions, ideas, key terms and key political biographies. -- .

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Provides an introduction to the political systems and processes of western Europe. The text has been updated to take account of French, British and Italian general elections, the changes in global politics as a result of September 11th terrorist attacks, and plans for EU enlargement.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

A comprehensive overview of the structures and influences of politics in Germany, which covers both historical and recent events -- .

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

A comprehensive overview of the structures and influences of politics in Germany, which covers both historical and recent events -- .

(Paperback)

Politicians still call themselves socialists, conservatives and liberals, but among these groups exist very different understandings of what these terms represent. This new book provides a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the ideas and doctrines that have shaped, and will continue to shape, British politics. -- .

(Paperback, 4th edition)

The fourth edition of Local government today is currently the most up-to-date textbook on local government in Britain. It analyses the structure and role of local government in the light of the most recent changes to the system. -- .

(Paperback)

'Parliament today' is an up-to-date textbook, placing parliament in its historical, constitutional and social context, focusing on how it operates in modern Britain and how it might be reformed. -- .

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Examines the tenets of liberalism, socialism, conservatism, Marxism, anarchism, and fascism.

(Paperback)

A very accessible introductory text, offering an exceptionally broad coverage of the politics of the Russian Federation. It examines the limited extent to which economic and social groups have been able to benefit from the fall of the communist order and to withstand the increasing authoritarianism of Putin's presidency. -- .

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

A high-quality textbook which has earned a strong reputation and is cited by senior academics and undergraduates alike. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to view Nordic politics and policy-making in a wider comparative perspective. -- .

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

A high-quality textbook which has earned a strong reputation and is cited by senior academics and undergraduates alike. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to view Nordic politics and policy-making in a wider comparative perspective. -- .

(Paperback)

Spanish politics today describes and analyses the institutions of government on the Spanish political landscape, and explores the traits of its policy processes at regional, national and European levels. Many of the issues which have dominated Spanish political agendas in the 1980s and 1990s are discussed in this book.

(Paperback)

This work on the British constitution assesses the properties, dynamics and implications of political exchange. It investigates the methods employed to mobilise and resist the pressure for constitutional change, how political agendas are formed, and reviews different political motivations. -- .