ISBN The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics and International Relations 624 pages English

This bestselling dictionary contains over 1700 entries on all aspects of politics and international relations. Written by a leading team of political scientists it embraces the multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers history institutions theories and schools of thought as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. Fully updated for its fourth edition the dictionary has had its coverage of international relations heavily revised and expanded reflected in its title change and it includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international institutions peace building human security security studies global governance and open economy politics. It also incorporates recommended web links that can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website ensuring that the links remain relevant. The dictionary is international in its coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines as well as politicians journalists and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.