Long established as the leading text of its kind, this new edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the key political developments of the early twenty-first century. Lively, rigorous and truly international in scope, it is the indispensable guide to politics in today's interconnected world. A new classification of countries has been adopted to reflect changing realities and the authors provide further coverage of the increasing importance of illiberal democracies and the persistence of authoritarian regimes in a supposedly democratic age. A new chapter on political economy has been added to broaden the book's scope.
A complete redesign and two-colour printing makes this edition even more student-friendly than its predecessors. Key features include: double-page Profiles of individual countries, the European Union and the world as a whole, including Spotlights on key issues for each, new-style debate boxes highlight both sides of major controversies, a full-page guide to learning resources for each chapter, a companion website packed full of additional materials and activities.
About the Author:
Rod Hague is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Martin Harrop is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne