{"product_id":"introduction-to-politics-paperback-1","title":"Introduction to Politics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Garner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Ferdinand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephanie Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only introductory textbook to combine theory, comparative politics, and international relations to provide the most comprehensive and global introduction to politics available. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthored by a trio of subject experts, this market-leading introduction to politics brings together political theory, comparative politics, and international relations to offer a unique and complete overview of the subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKEY FEATURES \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombines concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and international relations into one volume, to provide a fully comprehensive introduction for undergraduates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes a wide range of contemporary and historical case studies from across the globe, helping to contextualise the material for students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book moves beyond a descriptive narrative, taking an analytical approach that ensures students are challenged to form their own ideas and develop their own perspectives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNEW TO THIS EDITION \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA brand new chapter on politics in the Anthropocene, covers the climate emergency, the emergence of green theories, and climate justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExtensive updates reflect recent political developments including President Trump's second term and its emerging impact on global order, the trajectory of China as a world power, and the war in Gaza. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew case studies include coverage of the suffragette movement, the UN Security Council's role in the war in Ukraine, the global indigenous rights movement, and Libya as a failed state. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUpdated interactive resources, available via the enhanced e-book and Politics Trove, include new self-test questions to consolidate learning and build confidence, and political scenarios which encourage students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDIGITAL FORMATS AND RESOURCES: \u003cbr\u003eThe sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: \u003cbr\u003eThe e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, along with multiple-choice questions, political scenarios, video content, chapter flashcard glossaries, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.\u003cbr\u003eFor more information about e-books, please visit: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk\/ebooks https: \/\/www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk\/ebooks\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Garner, \u003cem\u003eEmeritus Professor of Politics, University of Leicester\u003c\/em\u003e, Peter Ferdinand, \u003cem\u003eEmeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations, University of Warwick\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephanie Lawson, \u003cem\u003eEmeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobert Garner is Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeter Ferdinand is an Emeritus 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