Politics Andrew Heywood and Matthew Laing is an English-language study book that offers a broad and accessible introduction to comparative politics. This reference work is suitable for students in higher education who want to delve into political developments and theories.
The book covers core concepts, theories, actors, and institutions that shape the political landscape, and connects these to current political developments worldwide. This edition, with its new co-author Matthew Laing, includes updated chapters on topics including populism, elections, global security, and governance, as well as themes such as race, gender, law, and media. Current case studies on matters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and geopolitical changes make it a relevant and up-to-date reference work.
The clear structure and educational tools, such as profiles of important thinkers and debate frameworks, make this book particularly well suited as core reading for courses in comparative politics and introductory political science. It provides students with a solid foundation for a nuanced analysis of political issues.
Topics: politics and administration, comparative politics, political theory and practice.