Encyclopedia of Government and Politics

Provides a balanced, comprehensive account of contemporary trends in world, regional and nation-state government and politics

Captures the global changes, both theoretical and factual, of the past three decades - to give an unprecedented overview of political science and political affairs

Clearly and incisively written to meet the needs of students, lecturers and practitioners at all levels

Helpful bibliographies - of new and classic material and suggestions for further reading

Extensive index of Topics and People

Provides a comprehensive introduction to both the theoretical and practical issues of government and politics. It will be an essential purchase for libraries with in-depth collections in these areas.

This up-to-date and well executed work provides a sound introduction to all aspects of political study.

This is a work of immense scholarship and usefulness.

In addition to copious citations to the research literature there are brief bibliographies listing major works "for further reading" at the conclusion of each article. This up-to-date and well-executed work provides a sound introduction to all aspects of political study.