Politics Third Edition Andrew Heywood • What is the nature of the good society? • Is there a future for the nation in an age o globalization? • Do elections promote democracy or merely regiment and control? • Who has power within government? • Should the structures of government be reformed? • Why are some political systems more successful than others? Politics is a dynamic and constantly evolving arena, on whose stage some of the world's greatest dramas are played out. It is also a vast and eclectic discipline, encompassing topics as diverse as comparative government, political philosophy, international relations and political economy. Written from an international perspective, Politics provides a truly comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and complex subject, presenting its material in a stimulating, succinct and accessible manner. The third edition of this best-selling textbook has bought the coverage of politics in all its aspects completely up to date. It includes significant additional material on the relationship between the mass media and politics, the post 9/11 world order and the 'war on terror', multiculturalism and identity politics, and state transformation. The increasingly important global aspect of politics is emphasized throughout. Features include: • Key issues are outlines at the start of each chapter, with helpful and detailed chapter summaries included • Illustrated information on key political thinkers • Key words and concepts highlighted and explained simply • Questions to stimulate discussion, suggestions for further reading and a full glossary • A companion website – www.palgrave.com/foundations/heywood - providing ancillary material to consolidate learning Ensuring a captive audience, Politics is the book you need to understand how political narratives and their protagonists have shaped the world we live in today. Andrew Heywood is Vice Principal, Croydon College, UK, and A-Level Chief Examiner in Government and Politics. He is the author of Political Ideologies, Political Theory and Concepts in Politics