Politics

Politics was the first textbook I bought and read as an undergraduate and I have seen it benefit many more students since. Successive editions have provided a brilliant foundation for those eager to learn, engaging them with the joy of new understandings of complex political phenomena. * Matthew Ryan, University of Southampton, UK * As with every edition that has preceded this latest, updated edition, Andrew Heywood manages to render complex concepts, ideas, institutions and debates accessible and engaging for students. This is a comprehensive and incredibly useful resource for both student and educator alike. * Narelle Miragliotta, Monash University, Australia * This comprehensive and coherent textbook provides the best available introduction to the study of politics. Andrew Heywood organizes the material into meaningful categories, explores the major disciplinary debates with remarkable clarity, and carefully selects detailed examples that greatly enhance understanding. The book is highly accessible, and yet also sophisticated. Students are well advised to hang on to their copies for future reference. The fifth edition, meanwhile, seamlessly integrates such hot-button issues as populism, post-truth politics, and the growing prominence of autocracy, and manages overall to capture the dynamic character of politics in a transitional era. * Bruce Morrison, Western University, Canada * There is hardly a better textbook to approach the study of politics. This is an easy-to-read yet systematic and engaging introduction to political science. This new edition has received a timely update and now covers topics such as populism, illiberal democracy and the crises of the EU. Heywoods book is a key reference text that students should always keep on their desk for consultation as they progress through their degree in politics. * Edoardo Bressanelli, Kings College London, UK * A stellar textbook that covers the essential introductory topics for first-year students while at the same time delves into contentious contemporary issues. The fifth edition includes a new thought-provoking final chapter that addresses the wave of anti-establishment fervour circulating in Western liberal democracies. Students who study political science are looking for answers and guidance in understanding todays political disillusionment. Heywoods text provides both and goes the extra mile by also discussing solutions with the clearest and most up-to-date advice on mending politics. * Roberta Haar, Maastricht University, the Netherlands * Politics remains the text that still best hits the sweet spot between accessibility and academic sophistication. * Stephen Thornton, Cardiff University, UK * Thoughtfully organized, attractively presented, and eminently approachable, Heywood raises the bar for introductory politics texts. Instructors seeking a comprehensive overview of key concepts, theories, scholars, events, and political actors will find everything they need and more in this thoroughly updated edition of Politics. * Scott Fitzsimmons, University of Limerick, Ireland * Heywood's Politics is the by far the best introductory text to political science currently on the market. It does an excellent job of introducing vital concepts for the study of politics in an accessible, easy to grasp format. * Johannes van Gorp, American University of Sharjah, UAE * This book is a marvel of erudition and compilation. It is accessible and user friendly. It remains the first stop for lecturers and students studying Politics. * Cillian McGrattan, University of Ulster, Ireland * Heywoods Politics stands out as one of the most comprehensive and accessible textbooks in the market. Students will benefit especially from its illustrations of case studies and debates in politics. * James Wong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology *

Andrew Heywood is the author of such bestselling texts as Global Politics, Political Ideologies and Political Theory, used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.

1. What is Politics? 2. Political Ideas and Ideologies 3. Politics and the State 4. Democracy and Legitimacy 5. Regimes of the Modern World 6. Nations and Nationalism 7. Political Economy and Globalization 8. Politics, Society and Identity 9. Political Culture and the Media 10. Representation, Elections and Voting 11. Parties and Party Systems 12. Groups, Interests and Movements 13. Constitutions, Law and Judges 14. Political Executives and Leadership 15. Assemblies 16. Bureaucracies 17. Multilevel Politics 18. Security: Domestic and International 19. World Order and Global Governance 20. Is Politics Broken?