Politics

Politics is a wide-ranging and indispensable textbook for covering all the basics of the study of politics without sacrificing nuanced analysis of crucial concepts. From ideology to global governance, this book does it all! * Stefanie Fishel, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia *An admirable overview of crucial concepts and categories, providing a welcome introduction to the study of politics. By both situating its chapters in historical material and providing contemporary examples “in action” today, students should be well prepared to pursue study of any material that strikes their interest. * Philip D. Bunn, Covenant College, USA *Politics remains the go to textbook as an entry point into the study of political science. The ‘Politics in Action’ boxes helps to bring the subject matter alive and the use of diverse examples challenges students to think beyond their own preconceived views. * Tom Caygill, Nottingham Trent University, UK *Heywood and Laing’s text is essential for any foundational course on politics across the academic spectrum and remains a key reference point for anyone working in areas that engage with the political process * Owen Worth, University of Limerick, Ireland *Having “to-the-point boxes” on key concepts and thinkers, discussions, and politics in action, makes the book an entertaining as well as instructive reading. * Rolf Frankenberger, University of Tübingen, Germany *Clearly constructed and empirically grounded, this book offers students critical insights on the nature and complexity of politics across a broad range of themes. * Caitlin Mollica, University of Newcastle, Australia *

Andrew Heywood was Vice Principal of Croydon College, UK, having previously been Director of Studies at Orpington College, UK, and Head of Politics at Farnborough Sixth-Form College, UK.

Matthew Laing is an Adjunct Lecturer in Political Science at Monash University, Australia. He is Senior Writer and Content Developer at The Great Courses in the USA.