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Political Science General

Introduction to Politics

First Canadian Edition

by (author) Robert Garner, Peter Ferdinand, Stephanie Lawson & David MacDonald

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2012
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199021734
    Publish Date
    Oct 2016
    List Price
    $139.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195443035
    Publish Date
    Oct 2012
    List Price
    $114.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199036370
    Publish Date
    Oct 2021
    List Price
    $114.99

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Now in a Canadian edition, this truly international introduction to politics offers comprehensive coverage of key concepts and ideologies, institutions, and international relations. Balancing theory with a wealth of Canadian and international real world examples, this text equips students with the knowledge required to think critically about the current state of global politics. Intellectually stimulating yet accessible, Introduction to Politics offers students a solid foundation to understanding politics and how it impacts every aspect of our lives.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Robert Garner is professor of politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester.

Peter Ferdinand is reader in politics and international studies at the Department of Politics and International Studies and director of the Centre for Studies in Democratisation at the University of Warwick.

Stephanie Lawson is professor in Asia-Pacific studies in the Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Birmingham.

David MacDonald is associate professor of politics at the University of Guelph. He earned his Ph.D. in international relations from the London School of Economics; his research focuses on international relations, nationalism, identity politics, and American foreign policy, and he has a long-standing interest in comparative indigenous politics in Western settler societies, namely New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the US. Dr MacDonald has written a number of articles and book chapters and has authored three books. This is his first textbook.

Editorial Reviews

"The text is extremely thorough in its range of topics, making it an excellent resource on the 'basics' of politics." -- Amanda Bittner, Memorial University