The Politics and IR Companion

2. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-137-57339-1
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Buch, Englisch, 325 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 169 mm x 237 mm, Gewicht: 5704 g

This succinct but comprehensive textbook leads students through the various aspects of their Politics and IR degree. It includes a clear overview of the issues, theories, methods and controversies with which scholars across the discipline have engaged alongside guidance on research and study skills such as critical thinking, distinguishing facts from values and academic reading. Furthermore, it helps students to prepare for a career and a lifetime’s interest and involvement in politics.

From pre-course reading, to core text on introductory Politics and IR modules, to handy reference guide across a degree program, this Companion provides a one-stop resource, packed with tips for succeeding at university and beyond. Drawing on a wide range of international examples and written accessibly with no expectation of prior familiarity with the subject it will appeal to students across the world.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leach, Robert

Lightfoot, Simon

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: WHAT IS POLITICS - AND WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS?.- PART II: THE STUDY OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.- Section One: The Evolution of the Study and Practice of Politics.- Section Two: Modern Political Science and Political Ideas.- Section Three: International Relations: Politics beyond the water's edge.- Section Four: Globalization.- PART III: YOUR DEGREE, STUDY SKILLS, METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH-LED EMPLOYABILITY.- Section One: What to expect from your politics or international relations course.- Section Two: Study Skills.- Section Three: Methodology.- Section Four: Research Led Employability.- PART IV: KEY POLITICAL TERMS AND CONCEPTS.- PART V: KEY THINKERS.

Über Autor(innen)

Robert Leach, formerly Principal Lecturer, now Visiting Reader, Leeds Beckett University, UK

Simon Lightfoot, Senior Lecturer in European Politics, University of Leeds, UK