Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science
Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science

Author: Frank Bealey

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 1999-09-02

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780631206941

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The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science is a clear introduction to the terminology of political science for students and general readers. The book comprises rigorous definitions and explanations of around 1000 key terms presented in an engaging style, cross-referenced, and easily accessible to readers new to the subject. It also includes a section of short biographies of the most eminent writers in the discipline - both classical and modern. The book is unique in combining a single author's overview and minimal assumptions about the reader's prior knowledge of the discipline. Major entries include short bibliographies for those who wish to pursue topics further.

The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science
The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science

Author: Frank Bealey

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 1999-08-25

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780631206958

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The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science provides students and general readers with a clear and lively introduction to the terminology of political science.

The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Political Thought
The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Political Thought

Author: David Miller

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 1991-08-26

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9780631179443

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Encompassing the whole spectrum of the history and theory of politics from Socrates to Rawls, this is the most comprehensive and scholarly reference work available on the subject.

Dictionary of the Social Sciences
Dictionary of the Social Sciences

Author: Craig Calhoun

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2002-05-02

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 0199771200

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Featuring over 1,800 concise definitions of key terms, the Dictionary of the Social Sciences is the most comprehensive, authoritative single-volume work of its kind. With coverage on the vocabularies of anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, human geography, cultural studies, and Marxism, the Dictionary is an integrated, easy-to-use, A-to-Z reference tool. Designed for students and non-specialists, it examines classic and contemporary scholarship including basic terms, concepts, theories, schools of thought, methodologies, issues, and controversies. As a true dictionary, it also contains concise, jargon-free definitions that explain the rich, sometimes complex language of these increasingly visible fields.

The Blackwell Dictionary of Social Policy
The Blackwell Dictionary of Social Policy

Author: Pete Alcock

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2002-06-03

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780631218470

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Written by a carefully selected team of experts, this comprehensive dictionary introduces the major terms, issues and debates in British social policy.

The Blackwell Dictionary of Modern Social Thought
The Blackwell Dictionary of Modern Social Thought

Author: William Outhwaite

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 858

ISBN-13: 0470999012

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Modern social thought ranges widely from the social sciences to philosophy, political theories and doctrines, cultural ideas and movements, and the influence of the natural sciences. Provides an authoritative overview of the main themes of social thought. Long essays and entries give full coverage to each topic. Covers major currents of thought, philosophical and cultural trends, and the individual social sciences from anthropology to welfare economics. New edition updates about 200 entries and includes new entries, suggestions for further reading, and a bibliography of all sources cited within the text.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics

Author: Iain McLean

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2009-02-26

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 0191018279

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This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China. Fully revised and updated for the 3rd edition, the dictionary includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations, political science, political economy, and methodologies, as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level web links that don't go out of date. These can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevent, and any dead links are replaced or removed. The dictionary has international 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.

The Wiley-Blackwell Dictionary of Modern European History Since 1789
The Wiley-Blackwell Dictionary of Modern European History Since 1789

Author: Nicholas Atkin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-05-23

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 1444390724

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The Wiley-Blackwell Dictionary of Modern European History Since 1789 is an authoritative and accessible reference guide to the major people, events, and issues that have shaped the development of Europe from the French Revolution to the present day. Features almost a thousand alphabetical entries on modern European history Offers extensive cross-references to enhance clarity and reveal historical links and connections, and a series of maps charting the evolution of modern European states Covers the whole of continental Europe, as well as relevant aspects of the British experience Written by a trio of distinguished historians of the period

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics and International Relations
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics and International Relations

Author: Garrett W Brown

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018-01-06

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13: 0192545841

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This bestselling dictionary contains over 1,700 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.