Published July 2006
'Readable, informative and insightful...Gerry Stoker dispels many misconceptions about what politics is and should be. His sober optimism backed up by careful consideration of a wide range of evidence, provides a valuable corrective to the relentless negativity and cynicism towards politics peddled in so much of the media. He makes a forceful and persuasive case for why politics matters and how to reclaim it for citizens.' - Andrew Gamble, University of Sheffield, UK
Published May 2007
Stimulating, succinct and accessible, this highly successful text offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of politics, written from an international perspective. Including a new chapter on the mass media and political communication it contains substantial new material on developments such as the 'War on Terror,' and state transformation.
Published March 2008
A major new textbook for the new AS level in Government and Politics by the UK's leading politics textbook author.
Published May 2007
Long established as the leading text in the field, the 7th edition has been comprehensively updated and rewritten. Lively, accessible, student-friendly and truly international in its coverage, this edition, with a new chapter on Political Economy includes a substantially enhanced range of case studies, debate boxes, charts and tables.
Published February 2005
This substantially revised, 7th edition of a classic text includes a new chapter on globalization and regionalization and broader coverage of democratic politics, interests and movements; of the media; of social and cultural influences on political behaviour and of public management. It has been systematically revised and updated throughout in the accessible down-to-earth style that has made it such a popular student choice for over 30 years.
Published June 2008
A major new textbook providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of Scottish politics and policy and assessment of the new institutions of devolved government.
Published August 2007
This important new text provides an up-to-date account of the complex interrelationship between politics and the media in Britain. It starts by setting key policy areas in the context of technological convergence, globalisation and initiatives at European level. It then addresses the key issues the role of the media in politics and elections.
Published July 2007
The comprehensively revised and updated 2nd edition provides a lively and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in Britain. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary Britain that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking.
Published April 2007
To mark ten years since Labour's election, the next generation of political thinkers, including MPs and policy specialists have come together to outline what the next phase of the progressive agenda should be and how it can be achieved. This collection of essays considers the future direction of progressive governance, politics and policy.
Published May 2006
Developments in British Politics 8 continues the tradition of accessible state-of-the-art coverage reflecting the latest research, with a new editorial team and an all-new set of specially-commissioned chapters by leading authorities. Building on over 20 years of successive Developments in British Politics volumes, a new feature of this edition is a set of chapters providing wide ranging analysis of key issues and debates in British Politics and an assessment of the likely shape of British Politics after Tony Blair.
Review of previous editions: 'This series goes from strength to strength...[W]ell written and carefully edited... [A] very informative and stimulating volume with an excellent bibliography and guides to further reading.' - Michael Rush, Political Studies
Published April 2006
'This book is most excellent. Any student (and not a few teachers) will find this an indispensable resource. My congratulations go to you and all those associated with this endeavour.' - John McLean, Lecturer in Politics, University of Greenwich, UK
Replacing Contemporary British Politics this book provides a concise but definitive introduction to Britain's developing political institutions and processes. It explains in simple language the domestic and global pressures that have both helped to transform British Politics and placed a question mark against the very future of the British state in its current form.
Published July 2005
'A major landmark in the teaching of British Politics which should become the standard student text for the early 21st century. Comprehensive, accessible, engaging and highly innovative, it provides a judicious mix of theory, analysis and substance complemented by highly creative and meticulously researched illustrative material throughout. Moran brings British Politics alive as never before.' - Professor Colin Hay, University of Birmingham, UK
Published May 2008
The fully revised 2nd edition of this popular text provides a thematically organised introduction to the governance and politics of Europe. An accessible, up-to-date guide it covers the institutions and issues that matter, and uses 9 representative countries as case studies throughout.
Published August 2006
A major new reader that brings together and assesses the most influential scholarly contributions that have fashioned the debate on European integration over the past 50 years. In addition to an extensive introduction, part introductions and a conclusion by the editor it includes an original contribution reflecting on key issues in integration theory by Ben Rosamond.
Published July 2006
This new edition of Neill Nugent's widely-used and much-praised book on the European Union has been systematically revised to provide full coverage of the new pan-European character of the EU after the 2004 enlargement. It includes a new chapter on the attempt to develop a European constitution and has been updated throughout to cover other recent developments.
Published August 2005
A uniquely comprehensive and genuinely interdisciplinary introduction to the history and political development of the European Union, its institutions and key policies and the main challenges it faces in the twenty-first century. Fully revised and updated throughout, to take account of enlargement and the development of the new EU Constitution the book retains the exceptionally accessible and lively style which previous editions so successful and popular.
Published May 2008
An immediate best-seller on first publication, Understanding the European Union provides a broad-ranging but concise introduction to the EU, covering all major aspects of European integration. This revised and updated new edition includes fuller coverage of policy and policy making and of theoretical approaches to the study of the EU.
Published February 2005
Reviews/Endorsements of 1st edition: 'Hix's admirably lucid exposition melds state-of-the-art theory and rich empirical detail into what is likely to become the leading text on how the European Union's everyday political process actually works.' - Andrew Moravcsik, Harvard University
Systematically revised and rewritten throughout and updated to cover the impact of EU enlargement, this highly-successful and ground-breaking text remains unique in analyzing the EU as a political system using the methods of comparative political science.
Published March 2004
Europe Recast tells the story of European integration from its modern origins in the 1940s to the challenges of the new century. Organized chronologically with each chapter broadly covering a decade, a thematic introduction and concluding chapter draw out key issues and themes and provide the author's own distinctive interpretation. Written by a leading authority, and highly successful textbook author, in a clear, entertaining and accessible style, the book is sure to become the leading text for all students of the history and evolution of the European Union.
Published August 2007
The balance of power is one of the most influential ideas in international relations, yet it has never been comprehensively examined in pre-modern or non-European contexts. This book redresses this imbalance. The authors present eight new case studies of balancing and balancing failure in pre-modern and non-European international systems.
Published April 2007
Today the debates on globalization between its evangelists and detractors are still raging. In this concise, balanced and accessible new text, Nick Bisley assesses the nature and extent of globalization, the key debates surrounding it and its impact on and significance for world politics.
Published January 2007
This major new text on development theory and practice takes as its starting point the challenge of overcoming development and global poverty and inequality. It traces the origins of the idea of Development Studies, introduces the main methodologies and theories of development, and examines the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Published March 2007
The second edition of this popular and successful text has been revised and updated with additional chapters. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the global political economy. It introduces a wide range of theoretical approaches and highlights how useful they are in tackling key issues.
Published July 2008
A comprehensive text introducing the key themes and issues in international development.
Published December 2005
Broad-ranging in its coverage and truly international in scope, this major new text introduces all the main competing theoretical approaches to the study of the state as well as key contested issues in relation to globalization, new forms of governance, the changing public/private boundary, changes in the powers and capacities of states, and the differences between advanced liberal democratic and other states. Chapters have been specially commissioned to a common format and are written by an international cast of leading authorities.
Published July 2005
The fully updated and revised third edition of this widely used text provides a comprehensive survey of leading perspectives in the field including an entirely new chapter on Realism by Jack Donnelly. The introduction explains the nature of theory and the reasons for studying international relations in a theoretically informed way. The nine chapters which follow - written by leading scholars in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US and the UK - provide thorough examinations of each of the major approaches currently prevailing in the discipline.
Published August 2005
'[S]uperb...[T]he theoretical perspective works! It informs! It clarifies! It stimulates!...This is a book that can serve as an introductory text in all fields. It is the kind of work that can help promote movement in the direction the academy, its classrooms, and its research centers should be going: toward the unity of knowledge in a world ever more tied together by nonterritorial processes, structures, and norms.' - James N. Rosenau, International Studies Review
Published August 2005
Well established in its first two editions as the leading text in the field, Issues in World Politics takes a truly global perspective on the major challenges in 21st century international relations. Systematically revised and updated throughout with the addition of a major new chapter on international terrorism by Tim Dunne, the third edition provides an ideal introduction to the key challenges for a fast-changing world.
Published April 2005
Understanding International Relations is the, 3rd edition of a well-established advanced undergraduate and postgraduate text. It has been comprehensively updated to take into account recent literature on the theory of international relations, and events in the world, in particular '9/11' and the War on Terror. New chapters have been added on the individual and international relations, identity and nationalism and the implications of US power in the twenty-first century.
Published August 2007
This wide-ranging and analytical text is an exploration of the implications of the 'good governance' agendas for developing and newly democratised countries. Assessing the 'good governance' agenda and examining the views of the international development agencies, it considers the contribution political science can make to an understanding of each dimension of governance.
Published August 2007
Substantially revised and updated for its second edition, this wide-ranging text identifies and assesses the main conceptions of democracy from participationist to elitist. It proceeds to consider in detail a range of key issues in democratic theory in relation to which these conceptions can be distinguished.
Published September 2007
Squires provides major new assessment of the key political initiatives currently being used to pursue gender equality around the world. Explaining the central features of gender quotas, women's policy agencies and gender mainstreaming, she evaluates arguments regarding the emergence and impact of these three initiatives.
Published September 2007
'An excellent and up-to-date assessment of women’s political participation and policy impact internationally and its wider social and economic context. Highly readable but thoughtful, Anne Stevens' book is also admirably sensitive to broader theoretical debates and developments.' - Vicky Randall, University of Essex, UK, and author of Women and Politics
This is a major new introduction to women's political involvement and role in the liberal democratic world drawing examples from a wide range of countries. Stevens assesses women's participation and representation in government, parliaments and at the grassroots. The central focus throughout is on the issue of whether and how gender makes a difference.
Published April 2007
This revised and updated 4th edition of the leading text on political ideologies contains a new chapter on multiculturalism and considers the changing nature of ideological discourse, including the transition from 'traditional' to 'new' ideologies. It also includes coverage of the impact of developments such as globalization and the 'war on terror'.
Published February 2007
This new edition takes stock of the revolutionary changes that have taken place since the dictionary was first published in 1982. 1790 entries cover every aspect of political thought providing an indispensable guide to the thought, the wisdom and the folly of modern politics by one of the most lucid philosophers of our time.
Published May 2004
'Political Theory: An Introduction not only provides a remarkably lucid and informative analysis of a wide variety of theories and concepts, it also skillfully illustrates their relevance to modern-day political debates and developments...This is a fascinating and highly informative text which is clearly organized and written with wonderful clarity. Heywood conveys not only his undoubted expertise but also his enthusiasm for the subject...at 400 pages, it represents excellent value for money.' - Peter Dorey, Talking Politics
Published January 2007
Doing a Successful Research Project offers an accessible, even-handed introduction to carrying out research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students conducting a research project for the first time. The research process – from planning, through design and implementation, to completion – is described simply and succinctly, with the emphasis throughout on good preparation. Students are guided carefully through the process, whilst assessing the different strategies available.
Published May 2007
This new textbook on methodology in social and political science focuses on the debate between positivist and constructivist approaches. It introduces a range of key issues - from the nature of knowledge to the strengths and weaknesses of the main research methods - showing how methodological pluralism can be combined with intellectual rigour.
Published July 2008
The second edition of this popular text provides a comprehensive introduction to the main research methods employed in
the study of politics and assessment of their strengths and limitations and of ethical issues in research. Two new
chapters consider the relationship between research and policy and a study of elections in the US and UK.
Published June 2002
This edition of this widely-used text introduces students in an accessible way to the approaches and methods of political science. The book has been systematically revised throughout with most chapters entirely new to this edition and features substantial extra coverage of methodological issues, an additional chapter on the philosophical underpinnings of the study of politics and a simplified structure for the presentation of theories and approaches.
